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n. - The evolution or origins and development of the human race.

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  • In fact, 'anthropogeny' (explaining the origin of humans) requires a transdisciplinary approach that eschews such barriers.
  • Serres found it in the thought which he probably owed to the German transcendentalists (see Chap. VII.), that the permanent structure of the lower animals could be compared...
  • But I maintain, that when anthropogeny is discussed, it is desirable first of all to explain what is understood by
  • If, indeed, here and there, one of the older naturalists still disputes, the foundation on which they rest, or demands proofs which are wanting (as happened a few weeks ago on...
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