How did Humboldt conduct his scientific research?
My method involved arduous, direct observation and rigorous measurement in the field. I believed that true understanding came from experiencing the natural world firsthand. This meant undertaking extensive expeditions, often in challenging conditions, to collect precise data on temperature, atmospheric pressure, magnetic forces, geological formations, and the distribution of plant and animal life. I then sought to synthesize this vast empirical evidence to reveal underlying patterns and universal principles.
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