Science before Socrates : Parmenides, Anaxagoras, and the new astronomy
Graham, Daniel WAuthor
In this work, Daniel W. Graham argues against the belief that the Presocratic philosophers did not produce any empirical science and that the first major Greek science, astronomy, did not develop until at least the time of Plato. Instead, Graham proposes that the advances made by presocratic philosophers in the study of astronomy deserve to be considered as scientific contributions.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In this work, Daniel W. Graham argues against the belief that the Presocratic philosophers did not produce any empirical science and that the first major Greek science, astronomy, did not develop until at least the time of Plato. Instead, Graham proposes that the advances made by presocratic philosophers in the study of astronomy deserve to be considered as scientific contributions.
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Parmenides.
Anaxagoras.
Astronomy, Ancient
Astronomy, Greek
Science
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physical Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy - General