Your paper must be typed, double spaced, and in standard essay format. The grade for the final draft will be based on the clarity of your argument, your use of specific references from different parts of the text, and how well your work demonstrates an understanding of Wulf’s examination of Humboldt’s life, work, and significance. When offering citations and direct references, no footnotes, endnotes, or works cited page is necessary: Simply put the relevant page numbers in parentheses, i.e. (89). Finally, you should be careful about matters of spelling, grammar, and style, and I would strongly recommend proofreading your essay carefully.
Please note that you may consult no source other than Wulf’s book to complete this essay and be mindful that plagiarism will carry a stiff penalty. Definitely avoid consulting any online site which appears to offer “help” understanding this book or which summarizes parts of its argument. I am familiar with all of these sites, and will be checking papers rigorously for plagiarism. Wulf’s biography is an informative and entertaining read concerning an important topic.
(this is a topic that the professor had us choose) write about it and answer the questions fluently
Topic 1: Wulf’s book suggests that “Humboldt gave us our concept of nature itself.” (9) This is truly a strong claim, and I think many would resist reducing our understanding of the physical world simply to the work of one man. (In fact, her book shows just how much Humboldt was indebted to others.) Nevertheless, it is true that his explorations, scientific investigations, field work, and writings contributed mightily to creating the vision of nature we hold today. What was Humboldt’s fundamental idea of nature? How did his explorations help him formulate it? In what manner did he believe we should scientifically investigate it? Draft an essay addressing these questions, paying special attention to the way Humboldt’s travels and field work in South America and Russia helped him develop his conception of nature and science. Elaborate on key examples to make your points. For instance, you might consider his famous “Portrait of Nature” (German: Naturgemälde) and what it meant for him. You could also discuss his famous book Cosmos (1845 – 47), detailing the ways it brought together and expressed the insights he had gained in his research and travels.
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