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Early Greek Philosophies of Nature

May 10, 2022

Over the past year I’ve been dedicating a substantial portion of my reading hours to the biological works of Aristotle, as well as the Timaeus of Plato in order to improve my understanding the history of the early development of natural philosophy – what would eventually become natural history. However in most every one of these works, reference is made to the ideas of those who came before. In some cases these are little more than names to us today. Even those who are well-read in ancient philosophy might be unfamiliar with what is known of the ideas of many pre-Socratic philosophers such as Anaxaminder, Anaxamines, and Leucippas.

Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds

January 30, 2020

When it comes to species of birds that, upon seeing, it is all but impossible not to stop and gape in unrestrained, unapologetic astonishment, the birds of paradise are right near – if not actually at – the top of the list. Similarly, regarding fascinating avian behavior, few can best the bowerbirds in their feats of enticement through architectural and design skills.

The Water Vole

February 14, 2016

For admirers of Water Voles as well as anyone else who might not yet have had the pleasure of discovering them – Veterbrate Publishing has just released Christine Gregory’s “The Water Vole; The Story of One of Britain’s Most Endangered Mammals.” Given Ms. Gregory’s history as an accomplished writer on natural history subjects and the book’s forward by Chris Packham, The Water Vole is a book that should find a wide and appreciative audience indeed.