Description: This book delves into the profound influence of mathematics on the development of ancient Greek philosophy. The author takes readers on a journey through the evolution of Greek mathematical thought, tracing its development from the early theories of Anaximander and Anaxagoras to the groundbreaking work of Eudoxus. By analyzing the foundations of mathematics in ancient Greece, the author reveals the rich intellectual and scientific context that shaped the philosophical inquiries of thinkers like Plato and Aristotle. Examining the fundamental problem of the one and the many, the book explores how the discovery of incommensurable magnitudes in geometry challenged traditional notions of number and ratio. It reveals how Plato, influenced by this mathematical revolution, developed his theory of Forms, which posited the existence of abstract, ideal forms representing the essence of things. The author shows how this theory of Forms is deeply rooted in Plato's mathematical understanding of the universe. The book's exploration of the relationship between mathematics and philosophy in ancient Greece provides valuable insights into the origins and development of Western intellectual thought, demonstrating the lasting influence of the Greeks on our understanding of the world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Philosophical Essays for Alfred North Whitehead : February Fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Six (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2016
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Topic: Logic
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Genre: Philosophy
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Author: Alfred North Whitehead
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