"Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxla: From the Intersection on the Causes of Stopping Motion" - this book by the famous British writer Edward Claude explores the history of the development of evolutionary thought from the ancient Greek philosophers to the middle of the 19th century. Mytsev managed to create an interesting scientific work that reviews the opinions of outstanding researchers who made a significant contribution to the formation of the modern theory of evolution. The reader has the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of scientific discoveries and express his own vision regarding the processes of the development of living nature. The Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxla: From the Interlude on Why Motion Stops is not only an intellectual journey, but also a fascinating discovery for those interested in evolutionary biology and the history of science.