Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture

Abstract

Ancient Greece was the birthplace of science, which developed in the Hellenised culture of ancient Rome. This volume locates science within ancient Greek society and culture, explores the cultural roots of ancient science within ancient society whilst investigating its impact upon that society, and identifies it as a cultural phenomenon deserving no less attention than literary or artistic creativity. It examines the role and achievement of science and mathematics in Greek antiquity through discussion of the linguistic, literary, political, religious, sociological, and technological factors th ... More

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