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Goethe's Way of Science: A Phenomenology of Nature

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Book News Annotation:

Examines the sizeable body of scientific work that Goethe (1749- 1832) produced alongside his well known poetry and plays. Considers the philosophical foundations of his approach and applies the method to the real world of nature, including studies of plants, animals, and the movement of water. Finds his science to be highly unusual because it seeks to meld the intuitive awareness of art with the rigorous observation and thinking of science. Four of the 13 studies have been published as journal articles.
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Synopsis:

Though best known for his superlative poetry and plays, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) also produced a sizable body of scientific work that focused on such diverse topics as plants, color, clouds, weather, and geology. Goethe's way of science is highly unusual because it seeks to draw together the intuitive awareness of art with the rigorous observation and thinking of science. Written by major scholars and practitioners of Goethean science today, this book considers the philosophical foundations of Goethe's approach and applies the method to the real world of nature, including studies of plants, animals, and the movement of water.

Part I discusses the philosophical foundations of the approach and clarifies its epistemology and methodology; Part II applies the method to the real world of nature; and Part III examines the future of Goethean science and emphasizes its great value for better understanding and caring for the natural environment.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780791436813
Subtitle:
A Phenomenology of Nature
Editor:
Seamon, David
Editor:
Zajonc, Arthur
Publisher:
State University of New York Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Goethe, johann wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Subject:
Phenomenology
Subject:
Movements - Phenomenology
Series:
Suny Series, Environmental & Architectural Phenomenology
Publication Date:
March 1998
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
338
Dimensions:
9.27x6.23x.81 in. 1.36 lbs.
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