91 The Intertwining of Natural History and Politics: From Humboldt and Darwin to Lu Xun

What is natural history? It is not merely observing flowers and birds in the wild, nor is it solely related to biology, geology, and evolution; it has always had an inextricable relationship with politics, possessing both light and shadow. The three "naturalists" discussed in this episode are not mentioned arbitrarily. They discovered or inherited the idea that "all things are interconnected and diversity should be respected," and they all possessed the curiosity and sense of justice characteristic of naturalists. Below, we will uncover these lesser-known aspects. Starting May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program." Listeners who join the Leftover Talk Annual Membership will enjoy the following "benefits":
Original Chinese title & description
91 博物学与政治的交错:从洪堡、达尔文到鲁迅
博物学是什么?不仅是在野外看花观鸟,也不仅与生物学、地质学、进化论息息相关,它始终与政治有扯不断的关系,有光,也有影。本期讲述的三位“博物学家”并非随意提及,他们发现或传承了“万物互相联系、尊重多样性”的理念,也都有着作为博物学家的好奇和正义感,下面就将揭开这些不太为人知的一面。 自2024年5月30日起,《边角聊》将正式推出“年度会员计划”。 凡加入《边角聊》年度会员的听友将能享受以下“福利” :
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