This new edition of the English translation of Was Wirklich Sagte (1968) includes commentary by John Bellamy Foster. Also included are a biographical chronology, extracts from major works of Marx, and Marx's Method - an essay by political economist Paul M. Sweezy.
In this engaging treatise, renowned scientist Dr. Ernst Peter Fischer puts forth a convincing appeal to both the public and scientists, urging us to reconsider the way we arrive at the truth in science. Encouraging us to approach science with all our senses, Fischer posits a universal aesthetic sense that spurs our imagination and leads it to profound revelations about human and cosmic nature. He delves into the lives of major thinkers and scientists from Bacon to Watson and Crick, pinpointing how they have been guided by their instinct and individual sense of beauty in the pursuit of knowledge.Showing how the aesthetic delights of thought, analysis, research, and discovery are leading components of the scientific mind and process, the author examines everything from snowflakes to the overall makeup of the time-space continuum. He explores these concepts and others including evolution and symmetry in nature, as well as imaginary numbers and irrationality as proof of beauty in science. He presents truth as a state of beauty -- and beauty as the embodiment of truth.This thought-provoking book will stir the senses and implore us to expand our vision of reality -- to use all the senses, not just our rational intellect, in determining the truth behind scientific discovery.
“Art is necessary in order that man should be able to recognize and change the world. But art is also necessary by virtue of the magic inherent in it.”—Ernst Fischer Reissued with an introduction by John Berger, The Necessity of Art is a beautifully written meditation on art’s importance in viewing the world in which we live. In this wide-ranging and erudite exploration of literary and fine art, Fischer looks at the relationship between the creative imagination and social reality, arguing that truthful art must both reflect existence in all its flaws and imperfections, and help show how change and improvement might be brought about. With his emphasis on the individual’s need to engage with society, his rejection of rampant consumerism and hypertechnology, and his indomitable optimism, this radical, affirmative and humane vision of the artistic endeavor remains as timely today as when it was first published sixty years ago.
Set in 1774, the story follows eleven-year-old Karl Schuler, who faces another upheaval after the death of his oma. Orphaned and having already experienced significant loss, he must leave his familiar life in the Duchy of Württemberg to live with his Uncle Nicolas in Stuttgart. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the challenges of adapting to new surroundings amidst personal tragedy.
Man kann es in der Schule etwas fürs Leben lernen. Ernst Peter Fischer, der bekannte Wissenschaftshistoriker, erzählt von den großen und einfachen Ratschlägen, die ihm ein Lehrer mit auf den Lebensweg gegeben hat. Ratschläge, die ihn bis heute begleiten und uns allen dabei helfen können, gut durchs Leben zu kommen. Und die zeigen, dass alle guten Antworten in neuen Fragen münden. Ein großartiger Denk- und Lesegenuss.
"Eine wissenschaftliche Erfahrung ist eine Erfahrung, die der gewohnten Erfahrung widerspricht." Dieser Satz des Philosophen Gaston Bachelard findet bei Fischer seine überaus unterhaltsame Bestätigung. Denn wer denkt schon, dass die Küste Großbritanniens unendlich lang ist? Oder dass eine jährliche Gehaltserhöhung von 1 000 Euro schlechter ist als eine Steigerung jedes halbe Jahr um 250 Euro? Hier streiten Wissenschaft und gesunder Verstand. Ernst Peter Fischer ebnet Ihnen den Weg zur Erkenntnis. Vom Autor des Bestsellers "Die andere Bildung"
