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Galilean science in antiquity?

Galilean science in antiquity?

FromOpinionated History of Mathematics


Galilean science in antiquity?

FromOpinionated History of Mathematics

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ancient Greek scientists studied the dynamics of falling bodies. Were “Galileo’s” discoveries anticipated in these treatises that have since been lost? This question leads to a bigger one regarding relativism versus universalism in the history of thought. Transcript Quiz! Who said the following: “The study of mechanics is eagerly pursued by all those interested in … Continue reading Galilean science in antiquity?
Released:
Nov 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

History of mathematics research with iconoclastic madcap twists