The passage discusses the review of Goethe's natural science, emphasizing his holistic approach and qualitative focus, which contrasts with the mathematical and mechanistic methods of Newton and Kant. Goethe's work is seen as a dynamic renaissance of Platonic-Aristotelian principles in a modern, holistic form. The review also mentions Ernst Cassirer's analysis of Goethe's natural science and Meyer-Abich's book, which further explores the historical and philosophical differences between ancient and modern natural science. The volume includes selected morphological writings by Goethe and papers by his contemporaries, providing a comprehensive overview of his contributions to biology.
Additionally, the passage reviews three other books: "Microbiology" by Florence C. Kelley and K. Eileen Hite, which covers major groups of microorganisms with an emphasis on medical and industrial importance; "Biological Actions of Sex Hormones" by Harold Burrows, which provides a detailed and comprehensive review of the biological actions of sex hormones; and "CURRENT THERAPY 1950," which presents articles on various diseases and their treatments, though it could be improved by including more diagnostic points and addressing controversial regimes.The passage discusses the review of Goethe's natural science, emphasizing his holistic approach and qualitative focus, which contrasts with the mathematical and mechanistic methods of Newton and Kant. Goethe's work is seen as a dynamic renaissance of Platonic-Aristotelian principles in a modern, holistic form. The review also mentions Ernst Cassirer's analysis of Goethe's natural science and Meyer-Abich's book, which further explores the historical and philosophical differences between ancient and modern natural science. The volume includes selected morphological writings by Goethe and papers by his contemporaries, providing a comprehensive overview of his contributions to biology.
Additionally, the passage reviews three other books: "Microbiology" by Florence C. Kelley and K. Eileen Hite, which covers major groups of microorganisms with an emphasis on medical and industrial importance; "Biological Actions of Sex Hormones" by Harold Burrows, which provides a detailed and comprehensive review of the biological actions of sex hormones; and "CURRENT THERAPY 1950," which presents articles on various diseases and their treatments, though it could be improved by including more diagnostic points and addressing controversial regimes.