Goethean Science

I can certainly relate to Holdrege’s frustration with the traditional scientific explanation. I also found it hard to examine specific questions and pieces in order to draw or support a conclusion. I always felt the need to become more involved with the unit/species as a whole. The explanation of abstraction with even greater abstraction makes the process difficult to follow.

I like the Goethean approach through delicate empiricism. The concept of participating in a conversation and interacting without any preconceived questions to answers allows for the unbiased observation leading to the answer. Using sensorial imagination and living understanding allows the observer to learn.

I’m not huge on nature and have not spent much time thinking about it. I am born and raised in NYC so I don’t consciously interact much with nature but I am exposed. I think the Goethean approach to examining would be a better approach for me. I have limited historical knowledge and no exact questions to answer. The observation leading to understanding would allow me to learn more about the plant, flower or tree.