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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.

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Examines biological and protobiological writings from the mid-eighteenth to early nineteenth century.

Provides a detailed look at the historical development of biology as a unified science.

Covers major historical figures including Buffon, Cuvier, Kant, Oken, and Kielmeyer.

Analyzes the relationship between philosophy and natural science during the formation of biology.

Traces the usage and emergence of the term biology from its earliest scholarly roots.

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Release Date
19 February 2019
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19 August 2016

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