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Darwin, Dickinson, and Disenchantment with Renée Bergland

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CHAPTER

The Interplay of Science and Natural Wonder

This chapter explores the rich relationship between empirical science and ancient wisdom through the works of Charles Darwin and Emily Dickinson. It highlights their shared engagement with the natural world, emphasizing how curiosity and wonder influenced both their scientific inquiries and poetic expressions. By examining historical perceptions of science and its disconnection from nature, the discussion calls for a reconnection with the mysteries that fuel both scientific progress and artistic inspiration.

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