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Linnaeus created Guidelines for classifying natural genera and species of organisms were established, as well as a standard naming method known as binomial nomenclature.

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Buffon was an advocate of the Linnaean categorization system from the beginning. In addition, he believed that animals evolved over time. He, however, has openly dismissed the notion that species may develop into other species.

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James Hutton's theory states that evolution, in nature, occurs slowly, throughout generations. Rather than it occurring in large steps. For example The stripes of a tiger evolve over time to help them hide in tall grass.

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He proposed that animals grow into more complex beings through time. His idea was later developed by his grandson, Charles Darwin.

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Georges Cuvier's theory states that the geologic features of the earth, are formed by large scaled events. Not by tectonic plates. For example, Rocky Mountains were formed in a single quick event, such as a large earthquake, rather than through gradually slow uplift and erosion.

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He believed that living things progressed in a continuous upward trend, from lifeless substance to simple to more sophisticated forms, eventually leading to human "perfection."

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Charles Lyell's theory states that there are processes that shape the earth over time, but also staying true to its past self. An example of uniformitarianism can be A tsunami redefining the coastline.