“The Trouble With ‘Factors’?”
By Craig Holdrege
What picture of an organism arises when modern science analyzes its activities and relations into myriad factors instead of
studying the organism in its natural context and connectedness?
“Teaching to Understand”
By Martin Wagenschein
Excerpted from an article written nearly 70 years ago, this appeal to teach using a specific exemplar is relevant now more than ever. Delving deeply into a subject via concrete phenomena (rather than with a broad superficial survey common to much modern teaching), learners gain the experience of a real path of inquiry.
“Collaborative Practice: Bringing Plant Families to Appearance”
By Ryan Shea
Ryan reports on a new method of collaboration at the institute, which brings together our staff with invited participants who have completed our 15-month Foundation Course or have a significant practice of Goethean science.
“Unintended Consequences”
By Elaine Khosrova
At the 25th anniversary celebration of The Nature Institute in 2023, several staff members shared their personal thoughts on the impact of its work. This essay is from Elaine’s reflections that evening.
Read about staff activities at The Nature Institute and elsewhere.
