sir julian sorell huxley

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Definition of sir julian sorell huxley in English English dictionary

born June 22, 1887, London, Eng. died Feb. 14, 1975, London British biologist, philosopher, and author. He was a grandson of T.H. Huxley and brother of Aldous Huxley. His research on hormones, developmental processes, ornithology, and ethology influenced the modern development of embryology, classification, and studies of behaviour and evolution. He applied his scientific knowledge to social and political problems, formulating an ethical theory of "evolutionary humanism." His many books written for the general public, including The Science of Life (1931; with H.G. Wells), were widely read. He served as the first director-general of UNESCO (1946-48)

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Sir Julian Huxley

born June 22, 1887, London, Eng. died Feb. 14, 1975, London British biologist, philosopher, and author. He was a grandson of T.H. Huxley and brother of Aldous Huxley. His research on hormones, developmental processes, ornithology, and ethology influenced the modern development of embryology, classification, and studies of behaviour and evolution. He applied his scientific knowledge to social and political problems, formulating an ethical theory of "evolutionary humanism." His many books written for the general public, including The Science of Life (1931; with H.G. Wells), were widely read. He served as the first director-general of UNESCO (1946-48)

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sir Jul·ian sorell Hux·ley

Turkish pronunciation

sır culiın sôrıl hʌksli

Pronunciation

/ˈsər ˈʤo͞olēən ˈsôrəl ˈhəkslē/ /ˈsɜr ˈʤuːliːən ˈsɔːrəl ˈhʌksliː/