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Georg Forster's Sämmtliche Schriften, Vol. 7: Johann Georg Forster, Von G. G. Gervinus, Briefwechsel (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1390072177
- ISBN 13 9781390072174
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageFrench
- Number of pages415
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and pursuits of German natural philosopher and writer Georg Forster, whose pursuit of scientific understanding spanned botany, linguistics, ethnology, and politics. As a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, Forster witnessed pivotal moments in 18th-century European history. The author traces Forsterâs intellectual development, shaped by figures like Alexander von Humboldt and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Forster's experiences as a naturalist on Captain James Cookâs second voyage around the world significantly influenced his perspective on colonialism, race, and the relationship between humans and nature. Through Forsterâs writings and observations, the book explores themes of scientific inquiry, cultural diversity, and the search for human progress. It sheds light on the complexities of the Enlightenment era, highlighting the tensions between scientific rationalism and the allure of Romanticism. Forsterâs insights into the natural world and human society offer valuable perspectives on the enduring questions of our time. This book is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390072174_0
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