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Loren Eiseley
(1907 - 1977)
American anthropologist, philosopher, and author
American anthropologist
philosopher
and author
American anthropologist, philosopher, and bestselling author whose lyrical essays explored humanity's place in nature.
Loren Eiseley (1907–1977) was an American anthropologist, philosopher, and celebrated author known for his poetic reflections on natural history.
He earned his Ph.D. in anthropology and held professorships at the University of Pennsylvania.
Eiseley's bestselling works, such as The Immense Journey and The Firmament of Time, blended scientific insight with lyrical prose.
He explored themes of human evolution, the mysteries of the past, and our place in the universe.
His essays were widely read by both academic and general audiences, earning him recognition as one of America's foremost science writers.
Eiseley received numerous awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, and influenced generations of naturalists and thinkers.
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Loren Eiseley