Significance of Natural history
Natural history encompasses the scientific study of living organisms, their behaviors, environments, and classifications. It is examined through various lenses, including Jainism, where it involves understanding the natural world. In classical studies such as the Natyashastra, it reflects Aristotle's contributions to organismal characteristics. In the context of medical science, natural history also refers to the progression of diseases over time without interventions, showcasing its relevance across disciplines in understanding living systems and their complexities.
Synonyms: Biology, Ecology, Environmental science, Zoology, Nature study, Geology, Life science, Natural science.
In Dutch: Natuurlijke historie; In Finnish: Luonnonhistoria; In Spanish: Historia natural; In German: Naturgeschichte
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Jain concept of 'Natural history'
Natural history in Jainism encompasses the scientific exploration of living organisms, focusing on their behaviors, habitats, and classifications, reflecting an understanding of life and its interconnections within the broader spiritual context of Jain teachings.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) This term relates to the scientific study of organisms, including their behavior, habitations, and classifications.[1]
The concept of Natural history in local and regional sources
Natural history encompasses the scientific classification of the natural world, focusing on animals, plants, and environments, and connects to cultural insights, as explored by Jones in the context of Hinduism and broader Asian histories.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The study of animals, plants, and environments, which Jones linked to the broader understanding of Asian cultures and histories.[2] (2) A classification of scientific study primarily concerned with the understanding of the natural world, which Jones explored in context to the Hindus.[3] (3) A field of knowledge that examines the natural world, valued by the guest over lectures during his education.[4]
The concept of Natural history in scientific sources
Natural history encompasses the progression of diseases, such as cancer and typhoid fever, detailing their development without intervention and considering patients' overall health and recovery, reflecting various stages of illness over time.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a term used to describe the progression of a specific infection, including its clinical features, and it is studied in adults and adolescents.[5] (2) The progression and development of hereditary spherocytosis during the first year of life.[6] (3) The progression and outcome of a disease observed in patients without intervention, which for most LCH cases shows a favorable trend.[7]