Buffon's Natural History, Volume 03 (of 10) by Buffon

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Author Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
Editor Barr, James Smith
Title Buffon's Natural History, Volume 03 (of 10)
Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c.
Note Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Buffon's Natural History, Volume 03 (of 10)" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This volume primarily explores the history and theory of animal generation, alongside reflections on human nature and the natural world. The text is a comprehensive study that delves deeply into the mechanics of reproduction and the evolutionary thoughts of the time, featuring insights from various eminent philosophers and scientists such as Aristotle and Harvey. The opening of this volume presents a discourse on historical perspectives regarding reproduction, particularly focusing on the theories proposed by ancient philosophers like Aristotle and Hippocrates, as well as later thinkers such as Descartes and Harvey. Buffon critiques these theories while discussing their implications for understanding the process of generation. He highlights the ongoing debates around the origins of life, including theories on male and female reproductive fluids, and sets the stage for his own arguments and observations that aim to clarify the mystery of how organisms evolve from conception to maturity, reflecting Buffon’s broader inquiry into the natural history of species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history
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EBook-No. 45639
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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