Discussion of evolution between neo-lamarckism and neo-darwinism in the Czech lands, 1900-1915
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SYSNO ASEP
0354782
Document Type
J - Journal Article
R&D Document Type
Journal Article
Subsidiary J
Ostatní články
Title
Discussion of evolution between neo-lamarckism and neo-darwinism in the Czech lands, 1900-1915
Author(s)
Hermann, Tomáš (USD-C) Šimůnek, Michal V. (USD-C)
Source Title
Teorie vědy : Theory of science. - : Filosofický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
- ISSN 1210-0250
Roč. 32, č. 3 (2010), s. 283-300
Number of pages
18 s.
Language
eng - English
Country
CZ - Czech Republic
Keywords
neo-lamarckism ; neo-darwinism ; history of biology
Subject RIV
AB - History
R&D Projects
GPP410/10/P550 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
CEZ
AV0Z80630520 - USD-C (2005-2011)
Annotation
The present study focuses on the impact which the vast, fundamental changes in biology of the late 19th and early 20th century had in the Czech Lands. Until the WWI, there existed several distinct and often mutually contradictory theories of evolution of organisms. In the Czech Lands, this multitude of theoretical explanations was complemented by a multi-layered cultural and scientific environment, where Czech and German biology influenced each other and met at various autonomous institutions. One should also keep in mind the differences between Prague and Brno, each a local centre with its scientific traditions and independent links to both Vienna and other European universities. The main subject of this paper are the theorising biologists who had long-term impact on Czech biological thought or influenced it directly by working here. In about 1900-1915, we witness the first clear and recognised peak in the Czech reception of evolutionism.
