Early Greek Science: From Thales to Aristotle Philosophers' Stone Series

Author: (English) Lloyd (Lloyd, G.E.R.) Author, Sun Xiaochun Translator
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Although ancient Greek had no term that fully corresponds to what we call "science," Western science can still be said to have originated from the Greeks, as they were the earliest to consistently attempt to explain natural phenomena in a naturalistic way and pioneered the activity of rational critique of scientific theories. This book outlines the contours of Greek science through the Pythagorean school, pre-Socratic natural philosophers, authors of the Hippocratic school, Plato, astronomers of the 4th century BC, and Aristotle's works. The author Lloyd also explores the relationships between science and philosophy, science and medicine; discusses the social and economic background of early science; analyzes the research motivations and purposes of authors from different groups.