Über den Bildungstrieb by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach
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| Author | Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich, 1752-1840 |
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| Title | Über den Bildungstrieb |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Über den Bildungstrieb" by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work delves into the concept of the 'Bildungstrieb' or formative drive, proposing a unique perspective on the processes of generation and development in living beings. Blumenbach's inquiry focuses on the mechanisms that lead to the emergence of new forms in the biological realm, drawing distinctions between various hypotheses surrounding reproduction and evolution. At the start of the text, Blumenbach expresses his ongoing investigation into the formative drive, which he previously discussed in an earlier publication. He highlights the complexity and historical intrigue surrounding the subject of generation, noting its prominent place in the natural sciences and philosophical discourse. The opening portion introduces the core debate between two principal theories—epigenesis, which suggests that organisms develop progressively from an undifferentiated state, and preformation, which posits that all living organisms are preformed in miniature. Blumenbach outlines this dichotomy, indicating his intent to critique existing hypotheses while offering insights based on careful observation and analysis of natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Reproduction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61997 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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