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The book presents Louis Agassiz's influential lecture course, where he encapsulates the zoological knowledge of his era. As a prominent scientist, Agassiz, likened to "American Humboldt," emphasizes the social and cultural significance of science, offering a perspective that remains relevant despite the impending challenges posed by Darwin's evolutionary theory. His idealist views provide a unique lens through which to understand the scientific landscape of the 19th century.
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Introduction to the Study of Natural History, Louis Agassiz
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Introduction to the Study of Natural History
- Subtitle
- Edited and Annotated by Christoph Irmscher
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Louis Agassiz
- Publisher
- Springer, Berlin
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 126
- ISBN13
- 9783319660790
- Description
- The book presents Louis Agassiz's influential lecture course, where he encapsulates the zoological knowledge of his era. As a prominent scientist, Agassiz, likened to "American Humboldt," emphasizes the social and cultural significance of science, offering a perspective that remains relevant despite the impending challenges posed by Darwin's evolutionary theory. His idealist views provide a unique lens through which to understand the scientific landscape of the 19th century.