La philosophie zoologique avant Darwin

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Explore the intellectual landscape of the natural world before Darwinian theory redefined biology. In 'La philosophie zoologique avant Darwin,' Edmond Perrier reconstructs the rich philosophical traditions that shaped how humans understood animal life for centuries. This is not just a history of science; it is a recovery of lost philosophical depth in the study of life.\n\nPerrier traces the evolution of zoological thought from classical and medieval thinkers to the early modern era, highlighting the philosophical assumptions that preceded evolutionary theory. The work demonstrates that the questions we ask about the natural world are shaped by the philosophical framework we bring to them. Essential reading for students of the history of science, philosophy of biology, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of the Enlightenment.