Immanuel, Kant - (1724-1804) Most influential philosopher in the history of Western philosophy. One of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment, he focused on rationalism and works of Francis Bacon. Kant wanted to structure ethics as consisting of a set of rules that one never shall break, he claimed that humanity has a dignity or worth that elevates humanity above all else in nature. In 1775, he wrote the “General Natural History and Theory of the Heavens,” a theory of the origins of the universe.
Audubon, John James - (1785-1851) Known as one of the youngest wildlife painters for nearly a century. He wanted to paint and describe the birds of America, which he created 435 life - sized prints that he put into a collection known as Birds Of America. Audubon was born in Saint Domingue (Haiti), raised by a French sea captain, he began his interest in birds and nature as a child. In 1803, at the age of …show more content…
He soon would become the central figure for a group called the American Transcendentalists, who shared the same beliefs about individuals transcending. In 1832 Emerson traveled to Europe, where he met with highly ranked literary figures, he began to lecture on topics of spiritual experience and ethical living. His famous works include, Nature, Representative Men, The Conduct Of Life, and Society And Solitude.
Bennett, Hugh Hammond - (1881-1960) Known as the “Father of Soil Conservation” Bennett studied soil samples throughout Louisa County, Virginia. The county had told him to investigate the reputation of declining crop yields. He became convinced that soil erosion was a problem not just for the individual farmer but also for rural economies. In the early 1920’s, Bennett wrote many articles and journal entries about the impact of soil conservation, such as, North American Review and Country Gentleman, Scientific Monthly, and the Journal of Agricultural
Audubon, John James - (1785-1851) Known as one of the youngest wildlife painters for nearly a century. He wanted to paint and describe the birds of America, which he created 435 life - sized prints that he put into a collection known as Birds Of America. Audubon was born in Saint Domingue (Haiti), raised by a French sea captain, he began his interest in birds and nature as a child. In 1803, at the age of …show more content…
He soon would become the central figure for a group called the American Transcendentalists, who shared the same beliefs about individuals transcending. In 1832 Emerson traveled to Europe, where he met with highly ranked literary figures, he began to lecture on topics of spiritual experience and ethical living. His famous works include, Nature, Representative Men, The Conduct Of Life, and Society And Solitude.
Bennett, Hugh Hammond - (1881-1960) Known as the “Father of Soil Conservation” Bennett studied soil samples throughout Louisa County, Virginia. The county had told him to investigate the reputation of declining crop yields. He became convinced that soil erosion was a problem not just for the individual farmer but also for rural economies. In the early 1920’s, Bennett wrote many articles and journal entries about the impact of soil conservation, such as, North American Review and Country Gentleman, Scientific Monthly, and the Journal of Agricultural