“As geology is essentially a historical science, the working method of the geologist resembles that of the historian. This makes the personality of the geologist of essential importance in the way he analyzes the past.” WayPastSciencePersonalityEssentialsAccountsImportanceMethodHistoricalHistorianGeologyGeologist Author:Reinout Willem van Bemmelen
“[In geology,] As in history, the material in hand remains silent if no questions are asked. The nature of these questions depends on the "school" to which the geologist belongs and on the objectivity of his investigations. Hans Cloos called this way of interrogation "the dialogue with the earth," "das Gesprach mit der Erde."” IfsWayHandsSchoolEarthScienceHistoryMaterialsDependsRemainsSilentDialogueInvestigationObjectivityGeologyInterrogationMitGeologist Author:Reinout Willem van Bemmelen
“The subjective element in geological studies accounts for two characteristic types that can be distinguished among geologists. One considering geology as a creative art, the other regarding geology as an exact science.” ArtTwoScienceCreativeStudyTypeElementsAccountsHistoricalCharacteristicsConsideringSubjectiveDistinguishedGeologyCreative ArtGeologistExact Sciences Author:Reinout Willem van Bemmelen
