Explore the profound intersection of art and science through the eyes of two German titans: Goethe and Virchow. In this illuminating treatise, Rudolf Virchow reveals Goethe not only as a literary genius but also as a pioneering natural scientist who approached the mysteries of life with the same poetic vigor that shaped Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther.
Delve into Goethe's fascination with plant morphology, his daring theories of light and color, and his audacious attempts to unify the organic and inorganic through a holistic vision of nature. Virchow masterfully portrays Goethe’s scientific endeavors, blending poetic intuition with rigorous observation, challenging the strict methodologies of his era.
This work is not merely a tribute; it is an intellectual adventure that navigates the creative tensions between scientific rigor and artistic imagination. For contemporary readers, Goethe as a Natural Scientist offers a timeless reflection on humanity’s quest to understand the world—a quest where the boundaries between science and art dissolve into mutual inspiration.
A must-read for lovers of science, literature, and the history of ideas, Virchow’s eloquent exploration invites readers to reconsider Goethe as a polymath whose insights resonate across disciplines and centuries.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Explore the profound intersection of art and science through the eyes of two German titans: Goethe and Virchow. In this illuminating treatise, Rudolf Virchow reveals Goethe not only as a literary genius but also as a pioneering natural scientist who approached the mysteries of life with the same poetic vigor that shaped Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther.Delve into Goethe's fascination with plant morphology, his daring theories of light and color, and his audacious attempts to unify the organic and inorganic through a holistic vision of nature. Virchow masterfully portrays Goethe's scientific endeavors, blending poetic intuition with rigorous observation, challenging the strict methodologies of his era.This work is not merely a tribute; it is an intellectual adventure that navigates the creative tensions between scientific rigor and artistic imagination. For contemporary readers, Goethe as a Natural Scientist offers a timeless reflection on humanity's quest to understand the world-a quest where the boundaries between science and art dissolve into mutual inspiration.A must-read for lovers of science, literature, and the history of ideas, Virchow's eloquent exploration invites readers to reconsider Goethe as a polymath whose insights resonate across disciplines and centuries. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798306861272
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