Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: When E. O. Wilson passed in December 2021, obituaries labeled him as the "ant man," 1 a "pioneer in the field of sociobiology," 2 and the "father of biodiversity."3 While these monikers highlight different aspects of his work, they do not signify distinct phases 4 ; Wilson's research was deeply interconnected, forming a cohesive vision for the future of science, the humanities, and humanity, already present in Sociobiology.5 Upon its release, he faced immediate criticism for his "attempt to reinvigorate [ . . .] tired theories" from the past and joining "the long parade of biological determinists" that supported LMU Munich, cora.
Author: Cora Stuhrmann
Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408019700