FAQ About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
How did Goethe contribute to science?
Goethe made several contributions to science, particularly in the fields of botany and color theory. He published "Metamorphosis of Plants," where he proposed theories about plant morphology, suggesting that all plant forms are variations of a single vegetal archetype. Goethe also developed a controversial color theory in his work "Theory of Colours," in which he critiqued Isaac Newton's color theory and emphasized the psychological and perceptual aspects of color experience.
