Routledge Philosophy of Biology Before Biology Book

Explore the origins of life sciences with Philosophy of Biology Before Biology by Routledge. This scholarly work examines the period from the mid-eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century, a time when the very concept of biology was being formed. Before the term became a standard for a unified science around 1800, thinkers were already laying the groundwork through significant biological and protobiological writings. This book traces the development of the field by looking at the relationship between philosophy and natural science. It covers a wide range of influential figures, including Buffon, Cuvier, Kant, Oken, and Kielmeyer. By studying these historical texts, readers gain a deeper understanding of how the scientific foundations of biology were built. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the history of science and the philosophical roots of modern biological thought.