Heroic Age of Science: The Conception, Ideals and Methods of Science Among the Ancient Greeks

The Heroic Age Of Science: The Conception, Ideals And Methods Of Science Among The Ancient Greeks by William Arthur Heidel is a comprehensive examination of the scientific practices and beliefs of the ancient Greeks. The book explores the origins of Greek science and its evolution through the periods of the Homeric Age, the Archaic Age, and the Classical Age. It covers the various fields of science that the Greeks studied, including mathematics, astronomy, physics, biology, and medicine.The author delves into the philosophical and cultural influences that shaped Greek science, including the mythological and religious beliefs of the Greeks, as well as the influence of Greek philosophy, particularly the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle. He also discusses the methods and techniques that the Greeks used to conduct scientific research, such as observation, experimentation, and deduction.Throughout the book, Heidel highlights the contributions of notable Greek scientists, including Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, Democritus, Hippocrates, and Aristotle. He examines their theories and discoveries, and how they influenced the development of science in later periods.Overall, The Heroic Age Of Science provides a fascinating insight into the scientific practices and beliefs of the ancient Greeks, and their enduring legacy in the field of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.