Goethe as a Scientist - Rudolf Magnus - Bog

""Goethe as a Scientist"" is a book written by Rudolf Magnus that explores the scientific pursuits of the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Magnus delves into Goethe's extensive scientific research in fields such as botany, geology, and optics, highlighting his unique approach to science that emphasized observation and intuition over strict adherence to established scientific theories. The book also delves into Goethe's personal life, including his relationships with other scientists and his struggles to gain recognition for his scientific work. Through a combination of biographical information and scientific analysis, ""Goethe as a Scientist"" provides a comprehensive look at the lesser-known side of one of history's most famous literary figures.1906. Translated by Heinz Norden. This book is based on a course that Magnus delivered at Heidelberg University. The German poet, dramatist, novelist, translator, scientist and musician, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a master of world literature, the author of The Sorrows of Young Werther, Wilhelm Meister and Faust. Magnus also classifies him as one of the most eminent scientists at the turn of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Contents: Goethe's Life; Goethe's Work in Botany (First Part); Goethe's Work in Botany (Second Part); Goethe's Work in Osteology and Comparative Anatomy (First Part); Goethe's Work in Osteology and Comparative Anatomy (Second Part); The Theory of Color (First Part: Physiological Optics); The Theory of Color (Second Part: Physical Optics); Mineralogy, Geology, Meteorology; and Goethe as a Man of Science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.