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Adversaries and Authorities

- Investigations into Ancient Greek and Chinese Science

By G. E. R. (University of Cambridge) Lloyd

part of the Ideas in Context series

Adversaries and Authorities by G. E. R. (University of Cambridge) Lloyd
About Adversaries and Authorities

Did science and philosophy develop differently in ancient Greece and ancient China? If so, can we say why? This book offers answers to these questions with a series of detailed studies of cosmology, natural philosophy, mathematics and medicine, and by relating the science produced in each ancient civilisation to the values of the society in question.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521556958
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 276
  • Published:
  • July 26, 1996
  • Dimensions:
  • 230x152x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 430 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 18, 2024

About G. E. R. (University of Cambridge) Lloyd

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Description of Adversaries and Authorities

Did science and philosophy develop differently in ancient Greece and ancient China? If so, can we say why? This book offers answers to these questions with a series of detailed studies of cosmology, natural philosophy, mathematics and medicine, and by relating the science produced in each ancient civilisation to the values of the society in question.

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