Publishers Weekly referred to him as "the modern Thoreau." The broad scope of his writing reflected upon such topics as the mind of Sir Francis Bacon, the prehistoric origins of man, and the contributions of Charles Darwin.Įiseley's reputation was established primarily through his books, including The Immense Journey (1957), Darwin's Century (1958), The Unexpected Universe (1969), The Night Country (1971), and his memoir, All the Strange Hours (1975). He was a "scholar and writer of imagination and grace," whose reputation and accomplishments extended far beyond the campus where he taught for 30 years. At his death, he was Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and History of Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He received many honorary degrees and was a fellow of multiple professional societies. Loren Eiseley (Septem– July 9, 1977) was an American anthropologist, educator, philosopher, and natural science writer, who taught and published books from the 1950s through the 1970s. Sir Francis Bacon, Charles Darwin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Alfred Russel Wallace University of Pennsylvania, MA, PhD (1937)ģ6 honorary degrees Phi Beta Kappa Awardįor "Best science book", Darwin's Century
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