Theodosius Dobzhansky Quotes

A collection of quotes by Theodosius Dobzhansky.

Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900-1975) was a prominent evolutionary biologist and geneticist. He is best known for his work on population genetics and the study of natural selection. Dobzhansky's research greatly contributed to our understanding of how genetic variation drives evolutionary processes. His famous book "Genetics and the Origin of Species" (1937) provided evidence for the role of natural selection in speciation, supporting Charles Darwin's theory. Dobzhansky's work laid the foundation for the modern synthesis of evolutionary biology, integrating genetics and natural selection. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of studying diverse populations to comprehend evolutionary patterns. His contributions continue to shape the field of evolutionary biology.

Seen in the light of evolution, biology is, perhaps, intelle

Seen in the light of evolution, biology is, perhaps, intellectually the most satisfying and inspiring science. Without that light it becomes a pile of sundry facts -- some of them interesting or curious but making no meaningful picture as a whole.

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Scientists often have a naive faith that if only they could

Scientists often have a naive faith that if only they could discover enough facts about a problem, these facts would somehow arrange themselves in a compelling and true solution

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