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Routledge Diderot and the Metamorphosis of Species - Philosophy

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Explore the complex origins of evolutionary thought in Diderot and the Metamorphosis of Species. Part of the Studies in Philosophy series by Routledge, this academic work by Dr. Gregory provides a deep look into how Denis Diderot shaped his scientific theories. This study tracks how Diderot integrated ideas from influential figures like Lucretius, Buffon, and Maupertuis. By combining these sources with probability theory, Diderot developed an innovative framework to suggest that species are mutable. This book follows his reasoning that all life may have emerged randomly from a single prototype. For students and scholars of philosophy and history, this text offers a clear examination of how early scientific concepts merged to form new hypotheses. It is an essential resource for understanding the intellectual history behind the idea of biological change and the development of natural philosophy.

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Examines the intellectual influence of Lucretius, Buffon, and Maupertuis on Diderot's work.

Analyzes the use of probability theory in early scientific hypotheses regarding species.

Explores the concept of species mutability and the theory of a single life prototype.

Part of the Studies in Philosophy series published by Routledge.

Provides a detailed academic study by Dr. Gregory on the history of scientific thought.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415955513
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 October 2006
Listed Since: 26 January 2007

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