The Tragic Sense of Life

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Ernst Haeckel and the Struggle over Evolutionary Thought

By Robert J. Richards

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The Tragic Sense of Life by Robert J. Richards explores the life and work of the German biologist Ernst Haeckel, examining his influential yet controversial theories and his impact on the study of evolution. The book delves into Haeckel's scientific contributions, artistic endeavours, and the philosophical struggles that shaped his understanding of life, providing a nuanced portrait of a complex figure in the history of science.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersection of science, philosophy, and history, particularly how Darwin's evolutionary theory influenced scientific thought and cultural understanding. It delves into the profound and often complex ways in which scientific ideas can shape human perception and existential beliefs. This work appeals to those intrigued by the philosophical implications of scientific advancements.

The Tragic Sense of Life

With detractors ranging from paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould to modern-day creationists and advocates of intelligent design, Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) is better known as a divisive figure than as a pioneering biologist. This biography rehabilitates Haeckel - focusing on his science and art. It also gives an account of Haeckel's eventful life.

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Prior to the First World War, more people learned of evolutionary theory from the voluminous writings of Charles Darwin’s foremost champion in Germany, Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919), than from any other source, including the writings of Darwin himself.

However, with detractors ranging from palaeontologist Stephen Jay Gould to modern-day creationists and advocates of intelligent design, Haeckel is better known as a divisive figure than as a pioneering biologist.

Robert J. Richards’s intellectual biography, The Tragic Sense of Life, rehabilitates Haeckel, providing the most accurate measure of his science and art yet written, as well as a moving account of Haeckel’s eventful life.

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The Tragic Sense of Life by Robert J. Richards is celebrated for its intellectual brilliance and scholarly depth, offering a unique perspective on Haeckel's life and work. Reviewers commend the book for its compelling narrative and well-researched insights, portraying Haeckel as a complex figure influenced by personal tragedies and making a significant impact on evolutionary science. It is praised for its detailed scholarship and its ability to present a nuanced understanding of Haeckel's contributions.

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ISBN: 9780226712161

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 16.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 822g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

Robert J. Richards is the Morris Fishbein Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Chicago and the author of The Romantic Conception of Life: Science and Philosophy in the Age of Goethe, also published by the University of Chicago Press.

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