This discussion explores the philosophical concept that "nature abhors a straight line," examining its validity through various natural phenomena. Participants highlight examples such as crystals, climbing vines, and knots, debating whether nature truly rejects straight lines or knots. The conversation also touches on the idea of ritual versus spontaneity in nature, referencing definitions from the Oxford English Dictionary. Ultimately, the discussion concludes that while nature exhibits complexity and spontaneity, it does not strictly adhere to the notion of abhorrence towards specific forms.
PREREQUISITESPhilosophers, naturalists, students of ecology, and anyone interested in the interplay between natural phenomena and philosophical concepts.
There's no such saying. You are mixing two separate sayings together: 1.) "There are no straight lines in Nature", and 2.) "Nature abhors a vacuum".moejoe15 said:There's a saying that nature abhors a straight line.