“It is the things we think we know - because they are so elementary or because they surround us - that often present the greatest difficulties when we are actually challenged to explain them.”
Quote by Stephen Jay Gould
Work
The Panda's Thumb: More Reflections in Natural History
This book is a compilation of essays by the author, delving into the intricacies of evolutionary biology and its implications. It offers a blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection, examining the natural world and the ways in which it challenges and reshapes our understanding of life and the universe. more
Author
Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould was a renowned paleontologist, evolutionary theorist, science writer, and academic. He is known for his work in ornithology, paleontology, evolutionary theory, and speciation. Gould's writings and papers have had a profound impact on the scientific community, and he was a long-time contributor to the journal 'Nature'. more