HPS210H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Geocentric Model, Euclidean Geometry, Retrograde And Prograde Motion
2 Oct 2017
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Alexandria, egypt- the heart of (ellenistic (cid:523)(cid:498)greekish(cid:499)(cid:524) natural philosophy. Conquered by alexander the great, and later by rome. Location of the museum and its favourite library. Elements: geometry based on clear, precise definitions and axioms. Defined point, line, surface, kinds of angles, parallel lines, etc. Comprehensive, influential text containing nearly all greek mathematical knowledge. (cid:498)give me a lever and place to stand and ) will move the earth(cid:499) The romans rise to power, gradually conquer italy during the 5th-3rd centuries. Military victories and expansion continue, greek world conquered during the 2nd and 1st centuries bce. The romans absorbed much of greek culture, including philosophy. Romans students study greek texts, visit greece, learn from greek speakers. They adopt greek natural philosophy, especially the practical parts. Greek science was learned mainly through encyclopedias and commentaries- popularization. Lucretius (c. 99- c. 55 bce), on the nature of things. Digressions on all sorts of natural subjects: astronomy, plants and animals, meteorology, geology, etc.
