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“Man is not distinguished from [the animals] by a special kind of soul, or by any peculiar and exclusive psychic function, but only by a higher degree of psychic activity, a superior stage of development.”

Quote by Ernst Haeckel

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the riddle of the universe

This book delves into the mysteries of the universe, examining scientific theories, philosophical inquiries, and the human quest for understanding the cosmos. more

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Ernst Haeckel
Ernst Haeckel

German philosopher, biologist, artist, born on February 16, 1834, and died on August 9, 1919. Ernst Haeckel is renowned for his contributions to the fields of evolution, morphology, cytology, and the philosophy of natural sciences. more

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