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    The Riddle of the Universe
    The Riddle of the Universe
    The Riddle of the Universe
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    The Riddle of the Universe

    Written by Ernst Haeckel

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    The Riddle of the Universe is the philosophical work of Ernst Haeckel, eminent biologist, in which he explores the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and the connection between physiology and thought. (Summary by A. Gramour)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
    The Riddle of the Universe
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    Ernst Haeckel

    Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919) was a pioneering German scientist, credited with popularising Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in Germany. He discovered and named thousands of new species in his lifetime, and coined many biological terms still in use today, such as ‘ecology’. His magnum opus, ‘Art Forms in Nature’ (1904), couples his analytical mind with his creative spirit.

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