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Philosophie Zoologique ("Zoological Philosophy, or Exposition with Regard to the Natural History of Animals") is an 1809 book by the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, in which he outlines his pre-Darwinian theory of evolution, part of which is now known as Lamarckism.
In the 1790s he began promoting the broad theories of physics, chemistry, and meteorology that he had been nurturing for almost two decades. He also began thinking about Earth’s geologic history and developed notions that he would eventually publish under the title of Hydrogéologie (1802).
Oct 9, 2019 · Learn about the first complete theory of organic evolution by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, published in 1809. Explore his arguments on species transformation, inheritance of acquired characters, and physical causes of life and behavior.
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The great French zoologist Lamarck (1744–1829) was best known for his theory of evolution, called 'soft inheritance', whereby organisms pass down acquired characteristics to their offspring. Originally a soldier, Lamarck later studied medicine and biology, becoming particularly interested in botany. His distinguished career included admission ...
- Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de Lamarck
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The nature of species, and their indefiniteness. Disbelief in the extinction of any species except those directly extirpated by man. Natural arrangement of animals, and the linear series (ladder) of nature. Evolution by use and disuse of parts: Lamarck's first and second laws.
Jul 19, 2019 · His well-known book Philosophie Zoologique gathers his way of thinking about evolution. He is, together with Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel, one of the key elements to understand the formulation and subsequent development of the theory of evolution.
