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100 1 _aRoosevelt, Theodore,
_d1858-1919
245 1 0 _aBiological analogies in history
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aThe Romanes Lecture, 1910
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-02
508 _aBob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Biological Analogies in History" by Theodore Roosevelt is a scholarly work presented as the Romanes Lecture at the University of Oxford in the early 20th century. This scientific publication explores the parallels between biological evolution and the rise and fall of human societies, emphasizing how the principles of biology can shed light on historical processes. Roosevelt draws on his understanding of biology, particularly the mechanisms of evolution and extinction, to narrate the dynamics of civilizations and nations throughout history. In this lecture, Roosevelt elaborates on various themes, including the evolution of species, the transformation of nations, and the biological underpinnings of historical events. He emphasizes that while societies may resemble biological organisms in their growth, specialization, and eventual decline, the exact parallels are complex and should be approached with caution. Roosevelt uses the case of ancient Rome, Holland, and the changes in South America's fauna to illustrate how nations undergo transformation rather than outright extinction, drawing valuable lessons for contemporary societies. He cautions against the complacency that can accompany period of greatness and stresses the necessity of strength, character, and moral obligation in maintaining a nation's vitality while navigating the challenges of both internal and external forces. Throughout the exposition, he advocates for a deeper understanding of the relationship between human history and biological principles, advocating for a holistic view of humanity's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Oxford University Press, American Branch, 1910
653 _aHistory -- Philosophy
830 0 _aThe Romanes Lecture, 1910
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/biologicalanalog00roos/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72288
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