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Questions and Answers
What is the main focus of the study of biology?
What is the main focus of the study of biology?
- Understanding of inanimate matter
- Classification of living organisms
- Cultural movements for conservation
- Diversity of living organisms (correct)
Why did early man deify some inanimate matter and living organisms?
Why did early man deify some inanimate matter and living organisms?
- To understand the differences between living and non-living objects
- To gain power over nature
- To show respect to nature
- Due to a sense of awe or fear evoked (correct)
What was the consequence of societies with an anthropocentric view of biology?
What was the consequence of societies with an anthropocentric view of biology?
- Limited progress in biological knowledge (correct)
- Advancement in nomenclature and classification systems
- Enhanced understanding of living organisms
- Deification of living organisms
What revelation humbled man and led to cultural movements for conservation?
What revelation humbled man and led to cultural movements for conservation?
At what point did the description of living organisms including human beings begin in human history?
At what point did the description of living organisms including human beings begin in human history?
What was the biggest spin off of systematic and monumental description of life forms?
What was the biggest spin off of systematic and monumental description of life forms?
What was Ernst May's primary contribution to evolutionary biology?
What was Ernst May's primary contribution to evolutionary biology?
In which year did Ernst Mayr join Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
In which year did Ernst Mayr join Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
What were the three major prizes awarded to Ernst Mayr in his lifetime?
What were the three major prizes awarded to Ernst Mayr in his lifetime?
Which field did Ernst Mayr NOT conduct research in?
Which field did Ernst Mayr NOT conduct research in?
What do scientists like Ernst Mayr reflect on regarding life?
What do scientists like Ernst Mayr reflect on regarding life?
In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?
In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?
What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr is credited with making it today?
What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr is credited with making it today?
What was Ernst Mayr awarded in 1983?
What was Ernst Mayr awarded in 1983?
What were the principal subjects that Ernst Mayr's research covered?
What were the principal subjects that Ernst Mayr's research covered?
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Biology's Focus
Biology's Focus
The core focus of biology is the incredible range of living organisms found on Earth.
Deifying Nature
Deifying Nature
Early humans attributed supernatural powers to things they couldn't understand, leading to the worship of natural phenomena.
Anthropocentrism in Biology
Anthropocentrism in Biology
A human-centered perspective on biology hindered scientific progress, preventing a proper understanding of other life forms.
Humility and Conservation
Humility and Conservation
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Life Forms Described
Life Forms Described
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Monumental Descriptions & Similarities
Monumental Descriptions & Similarities
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Ernst Mayr & Species Definition
Ernst Mayr & Species Definition
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Mayr at Harvard
Mayr at Harvard
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Mayr's Awards
Mayr's Awards
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Mayr's Research Fields
Mayr's Research Fields
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Defining Life
Defining Life
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Mayr's Passing
Mayr's Passing
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Origin of Species Diversity
Origin of Species Diversity
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The Balzan Prize
The Balzan Prize
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Mayr's Research Subjects
Mayr's Research Subjects
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