Liquidity, Goethe, and the Magnification Effect: Growing Stronger on a Weaker Ground

Dr. John E. Charalambakis

by Dr. John E. Charalambakis

(November 10, 2013)

Goethe’s insights into the seriousness of the problem of historical epistemology reminds us that in human history some have chosen to reject the notion of historical truth by diverting their poetic enthusiasm to heroic events that like in a legend have transformed the world. For them this time is truly different.