Autobiography and Natural Science in the Age of Romanticism

Kuhn's study explores the intertwined nature of autobiographical and scientific writings in the works of Rousseau, Goethe, and Thoreau, challenging the established divide between the arts and sciences. By analyzing these authors, he highlights the scientific elements present in autobiographical narratives and the personal dimensions within natural science. This examination portrays Romantic Period writers as vital figures in maintaining connections that modern culture tends to fragment, presenting an unfolding drama of intellectual continuity.