New Philosopher Issue 49 - Observation
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“In the fields of observation chance favours only the prepared mind.” - Louis Pasteur
To observe is not merely to look, but to attend – to be present to the quiet patterns beneath the noise. But in a world filled with constant distraction, true observation has become all but impossible to achieve. We move far too quickly to see what’s in front of us; changing direction here, there, and everywhere, chasing novelty like a cat distracted by a laser pointer. Both science and art begin with careful observation. The French Impressionist Claude Monet believed discovery came through “observation and reflection”, while Bertrand Russell claimed that facts must first be seen before they can be reasoned with....
Extract from the introduction to issue 49, Observation, by editor-in-chief, Zan Boag.
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