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The Genesis of Science - The Story of Greek Imagination (Hardcover)
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Historians often look to ancient Greece as the wellspring of
Western civilization. Perhaps the most ingenious achievement of the
Hellenic mind was the early development of the sciences. The names
we give to science's many branches today--from physics and
chemistry to mathematics, biology, and psychology--echo the Greek
words that were first used to define these disciplines in ancient
times and remain a testament to the groundbreaking discoveries of
these pioneering thinkers. What was it about the Greeks, as opposed
to the far older civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and
China, that gave rise to the uniquely Western, scientific mindset?
This author explores this intriguing question in this authoritative
yet accessible and eloquently told story about the origins of
science. Going beyond individual Greek discoveries in the various
branches of science, Bertman emphasizes why these early
investigators were able to achieve what they did. Among the
exceptional characteristics of Greek culture that created the
seedbed for early science were:
- the Greek emphasis on rationalism--a conviction that human reason
could successfully unravel the mysteries of nature and make sense
of the cosmos
- an early form of humanism--a pride and confidence in human
potential despite the frailty and brief tenure of individual lives
- the drive to excel in every arena from the battlefield to the
Olympic games and arts competitions
- an insatiable curiosity that sought understanding of both human
nature and the world
- a fierce love of freedom and individualism that promoted freedom
of thought--the prelude to science.
Focusing on ten different branches of science, the author shows why
the Greeks gravitated to each specialty and explains the
fascinating theories they developed, the brilliant experiments they
performed, and the practical applications of their discoveries. He
concludes by recounting how these early insights and
achievements--transmitted over the course of two thousand
years--have shaped the scientific attitude that is the hallmark of
today's world. This lively narrative captures the Greek genius and
demonstrates the indelible influence of their discoveries on modern
science and technology.
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