Complementing reductionism: Goethean science part 2: Life's unique principles

Explore (NY). 2021 Jul-Aug;17(4):366-371. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2020.02.016. Epub 2020 Mar 6.

Abstract

Life sciences today approach nature through a reductionist lens. A broadened methodology, known as Goethean science, complements that one-sided perspective. Building on the elements of the qualitative and the wholeness of organisms, novel examples of non-reductionist work in plant growth, animal, and specifically human organization, are described.

Keywords: Anthroposophic medicine; Goethean science; Mammalian morphology; Mind-body; Plant morphology; Threefold.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Science Disciplines*
  • Humans