History of Science Part 2: Science Among the Greeks

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What was the primary source of scientific knowledge for Greek sciences?

Egyptian scientific knowledge

Roman discoveries

Philosophical speculation

Babylonian knowledge (correct)

In what context was logic born?

From the question of the origin of the universe

From the study of mathematics

From the study of physics

From the question of the coherence of discourse (correct)

What was the characteristic of science during the Greek period?

It was formalized and separate from philosophy

It was not yet formalized and was closely linked to philosophy (correct)

It was only theoretical and not practical

It was only applied to medicine

Who is credited with formalizing science and separating it from philosophy?

Galileo Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of cities in the development of Greek sciences?

They were centers of exchange and learning Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between science and philosophy in Greek sciences?

There was no clear boundary between science and philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of monism?

The unity of the world taken in its totality Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Pythagorean school?

A mystical component with number as a kind of idea of god Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'science contemplative'?

An ancient attitude of Greek scientists Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of Greek astronomy in its beginnings?

Strong philosophical presuppositions Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of astronomical theories according to the text?

To keep up appearances (σώζειν τὰ φαινόμενα) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of more detailed observations in Greek astronomy?

A gradual movement away from philosophical presuppositions Signup and view all the answers

What did Ptolemy consider the geometry of his system as?

A convenient means of describing the trajectories of the stars Signup and view all the answers

What is credited to the Greeks in the field of mathematics?

The invention of what constitutes the essence of mathematics Signup and view all the answers

Who is sometimes considered the first philosopher to reason about mathematical beings in themselves?

Thales Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen as a major advance in Arabic mathematics?

Calculation with algebra Signup and view all the answers

How many books of Euclid's Elements are devoted to geometry?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What was 'logistics' in ancient Greek mathematics?

Calculation Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek philosopher is credited with laying the foundations of free thought and the scientific method?

Epicure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ancient Greeks is known for his work in physics and developed an atomic theory?

Epicure Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Ptolemy, considered a Greek philosopher, live and work?

Alexandria Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the phrase 'atoms are to matter what letters are to words'?

Lucretius Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among the philosophers mentioned in the text, including Thales, Pythagoras, and Hippocrates?

They were all Greek philosophers Signup and view all the answers