An introduction to Goethes natural scientific writings, this book provides an alternative approach to a science of living nature, one that goes beyond simple numbers and measurements. Goethes development of morphological thought is a disciplined methodology that provides such an alternative. Through such observation, we can being to see the essence of living nature. Rudolf Steiner derived his theory of knowledge from Goethes practice of natural science and hence our understanding of biodynamic agriculture is tied to Goethes approach. This book contains five writings by Goethe, as well as two by Rudolf Steiner