"Ptolemy's Universe" is a modern examination of the cosmological
and philosophical dimensions of Ptolemy's thought as presented in
his astronomical works. Claudius Ptolemy (second century AD) ranks
as one of the most important figures in the history of science,
especially renowned for his contribution to mathematical astronomy.
Within astronomical works such as "The Mathematical Syntaxis",
Ptolemy presented some of his views on natural philosophy,
epistemology and ethics, and explained their pertinence to his
astronomy. While much has been written about Ptolemy's mathematical
work, few attempts have been made to understand his philosophical
and cosmological ideas. In this book, Dr Taub shows how Ptolemy's
conception of the celestial bodies as divine beings shaped his
philosophical thinking, and how this in turn influenced his study
of the heavens. Dr Taub's examination of the place of Ptolemy's
ideas within the broader context of Greek philosophy, mathematics
and culture, provides insights into the nature of Greek scientific
thought.
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