Which group proved most influential in solidifying racial taxonomies?

A) Philosophers,precursors to modern-day public intellectuals
B) Natural historians,precursors to modern-day biologists
C) Political scribes,precursors to modern-day journalists
D) Solicitors,precursors to modern-day lawyers

Racial Taxonomies

The classification of human beings into distinct racial groups based on physical characteristics, cultural history, or social identity, often used historically for discriminatory purposes.

Philosophers

Thinkers who specialize in the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, and ethics.

Natural Historians

Researchers who study the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems, observing, documenting, and theorizing about nature's processes and diversity.