"Philosophy of Zoology before Darwin" is an outstanding work of the famous French zoologist Edmond Perrier, which influenced the development of the theory of evolution. In his book, the author analyzes various theories and views that existed in zoology before the appearance of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Revised from the 1884 edition, this work reflects the stages of the development of zoological science and highlights the key views and principles that initiated a transformation in the understanding of the nature of the world. "Philosophy of Zoology before Darwin" remains an important source for studying the history of scientific research and the development of biological concepts.