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Mathematics in Aristotle (Hardcover) Loot Price: R4,641
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Mathematics in Aristotle (Hardcover): Thomas Heath

Mathematics in Aristotle (Hardcover)

Thomas Heath

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aristotle

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Originally published in 1949. This meticulously researched book presents a comprehensive outline and discussion of Aristotle's mathematics with the author's translations of the greek. To Aristotle, mathematics was one of the three theoretical sciences, the others being theology and the philosophy of nature (physics). Arranged thematically, this book considers his thinking in relation to the other sciences and looks into such specifics as squaring of the circle, syllogism, parallels, incommensurability of the diagonal, angles, universal proof, gnomons, infinity, agelessness of the universe, surface of water, meteorology, metaphysics and mechanics such as levers, rudders, wedges, wheels and inertia. The last few short chapters address 'problems' that Aristotle posed but couldn't answer, related ethics issues and a summary of some short treatises that only briefly touch on mathematics.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aristotle
Release date: August 2015
First published: 1949
Authors: Thomas Heath
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-93835-9
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
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LSN: 1-138-93835-1
Barcode: 9781138938359

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