Goethe on Nature and on Science

First published in 1949, this book presents a concise discussion of Goethe's relationship with science and nature.

Charles Sherrington (Author)

9781107652675, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2014

56 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.3 cm, 0.07 kg

First published in 1949, as the second edition of a 1942 original, this book presents a concise discussion of Goethe's relationship with science and nature. It was formed from the content of the Philip Maurice Deneke Lecture for 1942, which was delivered by Sir Charles Sherrington at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Notes are incorporated at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Goethe and the history of science.

Goethe on nature and on science: the Philip Maurice Deneke Lecture delivered at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford on the 4th March 1942.

Subject Areas: History of science [PDX]