Darwinism and the Human-Animal Boundary in the Soviet Union.

  • Published In: Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History, 2025, v. 26, n. 1. P. 35 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: VOERKELIUS, MIRJAM 3 of 3

Abstract

The article delves into the intersection of Darwinism, Marxism, and the human-animal boundary in the Soviet Union, focusing on the influence of Darwin's theory of evolution on Soviet ideology. It highlights the work of Nadezhda Ladygina-Kots and Porshnev, who incorporated Marxist principles and spiritual worldviews to define what distinguishes humans from animals. The evolving views of these researchers reflect the changing cultural and ideological landscape of the Stalin era, where alignment with Marxist principles was paramount. The text underscores the complex relationship between science, ideology, and societal values in shaping scientific discourse in the Soviet Union. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History. 2025/01, Vol. 26, Issue 1, p35
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1531-023X
  • DOI:10.1353/kri.2025.a953436
  • Accession Number:183290367
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