Carl Linnaeus is the most well-
known Swedish scientist. Linnaeus is best known as a botanist. His
scientific achievements, however, also extend into the mineral world and zoology. He was curious about the complete
natural world, and wanted to map the whole of
nature. Linnaeus developed the naming convention known as the "binary nomenclature". Linnaeus published a number of rule-books on which the system was based, and the system, after some initial resistance, has come not only to dominate natural history, but also to influence other scientific fields.
Linnaeus left a rich living heritage. It grows and changes continuously. Linnaeus knew “the economics of nature". Our current
understanding of Linnaeus is not only that of a successful scientific innovator, but also a
person who had to come to terms with success.
The year 2007 celebrates the tercentenary of Linnaeus worldwide. It is important during the
anniversary to create understanding for a way of thinking that remains relevant today. The anniversary is to draw attention to the great person Carl Linnaeus, and inspire to creativity and curiosity of science in Linnaeus'' spirit.
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