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What method was used to transmit knowledge in oral traditions biology?
What method was used to transmit knowledge in oral traditions biology?
Who among the indigenous communities is knowledgeable in wildlife according to the text?
Who among the indigenous communities is knowledgeable in wildlife according to the text?
What is a key role performed by a storyteller in oral traditions biology?
What is a key role performed by a storyteller in oral traditions biology?
Which individual among the indigenous communities is likely to have knowledge of fruits, animals, and herbs and their uses?
Which individual among the indigenous communities is likely to have knowledge of fruits, animals, and herbs and their uses?
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What type of knowledge does indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSP) encompass?
What type of knowledge does indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSP) encompass?
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Who is required to perform special roles among the elders in indigenous communities?
Who is required to perform special roles among the elders in indigenous communities?
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What is biocultural knowledge?
What is biocultural knowledge?
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What invention played a key role in the development of literacy and analytical knowledge in ancient civilizations?
What invention played a key role in the development of literacy and analytical knowledge in ancient civilizations?
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Who controlled much political power in societies where myths and legends were attributed to gods?
Who controlled much political power in societies where myths and legends were attributed to gods?
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Which ancient civilization kept track of their livestock and grains, made bread, wine, and cheese, and recorded astronomical data?
Which ancient civilization kept track of their livestock and grains, made bread, wine, and cheese, and recorded astronomical data?
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What was one of the materials used by ancient East Asians for writing before the invention of the written word?
What was one of the materials used by ancient East Asians for writing before the invention of the written word?
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What gave rise to the creation of new technologies according to the text?
What gave rise to the creation of new technologies according to the text?
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What was the main focus of Greek Philosophers in the recording of medical lore?
What was the main focus of Greek Philosophers in the recording of medical lore?
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What did Francesco Redi's work, 'The Generation of insects,' aim to disprove?
What did Francesco Redi's work, 'The Generation of insects,' aim to disprove?
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Which philosopher raised the idea of evolution through the 'Transmutation of Life' in 1800?
Which philosopher raised the idea of evolution through the 'Transmutation of Life' in 1800?
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In what way did Greek Philosophers influence scientific thought during Roman times?
In what way did Greek Philosophers influence scientific thought during Roman times?
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In the 18th century, what prompted an openness to test theories through experimentation?
In the 18th century, what prompted an openness to test theories through experimentation?
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What is the primary distinction between a Specialist and a Generalist in the study of living systems?
What is the primary distinction between a Specialist and a Generalist in the study of living systems?
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What allowed for the visualization and discovery of microscopic entities?
What allowed for the visualization and discovery of microscopic entities?
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What concept did Aristotle primarily focus on in his study of living systems?
What concept did Aristotle primarily focus on in his study of living systems?
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How did Greek Philosophers' inquiries resonate with the questions of human existence?
How did Greek Philosophers' inquiries resonate with the questions of human existence?
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Which philosophical methodology is associated with breaking down a larger system into parts for analysis?
Which philosophical methodology is associated with breaking down a larger system into parts for analysis?
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What did Aristotle define as 'breeding groups of particular animals or plants that can breed and produce offspring'?
What did Aristotle define as 'breeding groups of particular animals or plants that can breed and produce offspring'?
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What was the once-metaphysical vital substance that animated living organisms, now conceptualized as proteins?
What was the once-metaphysical vital substance that animated living organisms, now conceptualized as proteins?
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What scientific approach emerged in the 20th century focusing on the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment?
What scientific approach emerged in the 20th century focusing on the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment?
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During which centuries was there a significant emphasis on collecting, cataloging, and studying different kinds of organisms in various environments?
During which centuries was there a significant emphasis on collecting, cataloging, and studying different kinds of organisms in various environments?
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Which worldview is characterized by a reductionist approach with an emphasis on parts?
Which worldview is characterized by a reductionist approach with an emphasis on parts?
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In which centuries did Darwin publish his theory of evolution?
In which centuries did Darwin publish his theory of evolution?
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What scientific paradigm shift led to a transition from a mechanistic to a holistic/ecological worldview?
What scientific paradigm shift led to a transition from a mechanistic to a holistic/ecological worldview?
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Which scientific framework focuses on how to control conditions to maximize gains?
Which scientific framework focuses on how to control conditions to maximize gains?
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Study Notes
The Development of Biology
- The deductive study of organisms enabled more powerful means of analysis, focusing on definitive relationships between variables.
- In the 16th to 17th centuries, biologists collected, cataloged, and studied organisms in different environments, leading to Darwin's publication of the theory of evolution in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The 20th century saw the emergence of ecology and the concept of ecosystems.
Paradigm Shifts
- A shift from a mechanistic to a holistic/ecological worldview occurred, with the recognition of limitations in mechanistic and reductionist paradigms.
- Cartesian and Newtonian science increased abstract and practical scientific knowledge, but also led to unforeseen environmental and societal consequences.
Mechanistic and Holistic Viewpoints
- The mechanistic view is reductionist, emphasizing parts, whereas the systemic worldview is holistic, focusing on the whole.
- The mechanistic view led to industrial and economic growth, but at the cost of environmental and societal consequences.
Living Systems in Oral Traditions
- Biology reflects humanity's effort to answer questions about the environment and our place in it.
- In oral traditions, knowledge was transmitted through systematic observations, experimentation, and storytelling.
- Elders, storytellers, hunters, gatherers, and farmers played important roles in passing on knowledge.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices
- Myths, legends, and folklore are part of indigenous knowledge systems and practices, passed down through generations.
- This knowledge is highly reliant on the environment and includes aspects of life, such as geography, climate, and medical lore.
Greek Philosophers and the History of Biology
- Greek philosophers, such as Aristotle, laid the foundation for abstract scientific thought, with a focus on living systems.
- Aristotle is credited with expounding on levels of organization, systematics, reproduction, and embryology.
Biocultural Knowledge
- Biocultural knowledge is rooted in both the natural environment and the culture of the people who hold it.
- This knowledge can lead to the creation of new technologies, such as traditional medicine.
Living Systems from Antiquity to the Renaissance
- Societies kept track of livestock, grains, and astronomical data, and recorded knowledge through myths, legends, and written word.
- The invention of writing enabled literacy, abstraction, and analytical knowledge.
The Development of Modern Biology
- The 18th century brought about divergent and conflicting theories on the origins and purposes of living systems.
- The discovery of fossils and experimentation led to the development of new theories, such as evolution.
- The hypothetico-deductive method, optics, and chemistry enabled scientific experimentation and discovery.
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Test your knowledge on how living systems in oral traditions biology have been transmitted through generations orally and experimentally. Explore the ways in which humans have relied on their environment for basic needs and how knowledge was passed down without a writing system.
