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History of Geographical Thought examines the evolution of geographical ideas, concepts, and theories from ancient times to the modern era. The subject explores the contributions of influential geographers, scholars, and civilizations that shaped the development of geography as a scientific discipline. It traces major intellectual traditions, including environmental determinism, possibilism, regional geography, quantitative approaches, and contemporary geographical perspectives. By studying the history of geographical thought, students gain an understanding of how geographical knowledge has developed over time, the changing methods used to analyze human and physical environments, and the relevance of past ideas in addressing present-day geographical and environmental challenges.
This lecture is part of GEO 301 History of Geographical Thoughts in the Geography department. The course has 5 recorded lectures across 1 series, all free to watch. Read or download the GEO 301 lecture note to study alongside the video.
