The article compares Goethe and Florensky's views on the concept of first phenomenon, specifically in relation to the study of color. Goethe sees color as a natural law and part of scientific knowledge, while Florensky explores color in a metaphysical context, relating it to a transcendent sphere. They have different ontological perspectives on the idea of first phenomenon, with Goethe focusing on nature's synthesis and Florensky delving into the metaphysics of light.