De Harmonie van het Dierlijke Leven: De Openbaring van Wetten by F. C. Donders
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"De Harmonie van het Dierlijke Leven: De Openbaring van Wetten" by F. C. Donders is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the relationship between the laws governing animal life and the perceived harmony within nature, particularly critiquing teleological interpretations that attribute purpose to natural phenomena. The author argues for a more scientific approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying causes of existence rather than merely identifying
their perceived goals. The opening of the work introduces Donders' inaugural address at Utrecht University, where he critically engages with the prevailing teleological perspective in the natural sciences. He emphasizes the need to explore the laws that underlie the harmony observed in the animal kingdom, arguing that this harmony arises from the interaction of animals with their environments and the influence of various factors over time. Donders aims to establish a scientific foundation for understanding the development and maintenance of this harmony, asserting that it is shaped by the principles of habit, exercise, and heredity, rather than established through a purposeful creation or design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Donders, F. C. (Franciscus Cornelis), 1818-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | De Harmonie van het Dierlijke Leven: De Openbaring van Wetten |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| Subject | Physiology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17079 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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