Science and Speculation by Jonathan Barnes

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Between 300 B.C. and A.D. 200 Greek science made spectacular advances and Greek philosophy underwent dramatic changes. In this broad-ranging series of papers distinguished scholars assess the influence of philosophical criticism on the sciences and the impact that the developments in science had on philosophical ideas.

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Science and Speculation by Jonathan Barnes

The five hundred years from 300 B.C. to A.D. 200 were a period during which Greek science made spectacular advances and Greek philosophy underwent dramatic changes. How much did the scientists take note of the philosophical issues bearing on their pursuits? What progress did the philosophers make with methodological and theoretical issues arising out of developments in science? What influence did philosophical criticism or philosophical ideas have on specific theories in medicine or mechanics, mathematics or astronomy? These are some of the questions discussed in this series of papers by the distinguished scholars who took part in the Conf rence Hellenistique in Paris in 1980. The result is a broad-ranging and pioneering volume which will be of importance to scholars in the history and philosophy of science and to those whose interests lie in classical philosophy.
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ISBN 13 9780521022187
ISBN 10 0521022185
Title Science and Speculation
Author Jonathan Barnes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2005-11-10
Number of pages 380
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