The Cambridge companion to ancient Greek and Roman science:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. A distinguished team of specialists engage with topics including the role of observation and experiment, Presocratic natural philosophy, ancient creationism, and the specia...

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Other Authors: Taub, Liba Chaia 1954- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press 2020
Series:Cambridge companions
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. A distinguished team of specialists engage with topics including the role of observation and experiment, Presocratic natural philosophy, ancient creationism, and the special style of ancient Greek mathematical texts, while several chapters confront key questions in the philosophy of science such as the relationship between evidence and explanation. The volume will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science, and will broaden readers' understanding of the rich traditions of ancient Greco-Roman natural philosophy, science, medicine and mathematics
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 344 Seiten)
ISBN:9781316136096
DOI:10.1017/9781316136096

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