FAQ About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What was Goethe's approach to scientific exploration?
Goethe approached scientific exploration with a focus on holistic and intuitive observation, contrasting with the analytical methods of his contemporaries. He believed in understanding nature through direct observation and experience. Goethe's scientific methodology, known as "Goethean science," emphasizes the qualitative study of phenomena, seeking to uncover the underlying unity and patterns in nature. His work in botany and color theory reflects this philosophical and methodological integrative approach.
