G. T. Fechner (1848): Plants as sentient living beings
Plant Signaling & Behavior February 18, 2026 Giulia Parovel
(1848) - has historically been relegated to the margins as mystical or unscientific. However, a contemporary re-examination reveals that Fechner's arguments were deeply rooted in empirical observation and inductive reasoning, anticipating current discourse on plant intelligence, learning, and communication. Regarding plant awareness, for instance, Fechner posits that their intimate physical...