History Of Number Theory
History of Number Theory
Alternative Modernities: Globalization and the pos-Colonial
Neugebauer Mathematical Methods in Ancient Astronomy
Chapter 3 The Science of Astronomy. All we know is what we read in the newspapers… and on the rocks, the scrolls, temples, and clay tablets… It is important.
Greek Philosophers. Philosophers – “lovers of wisdom” Sophists – “workers of wisdom” – Teachers – Teachers phileo = love sophia = wisdom If sophia = wisdom.
Sky Motions Diurnal Motion Annual Motion. DIURNAL MOTION o Daily East / West motion of the sky Due to the Earth’s rotation (15°/hour) [360°/24 hours.
History of Astronomy Ancients - Antiquity Amy Nelson PHY3901 September 13, 2004.
The European Scientific Revolution in Global Perspective Readings: 110b/scitech.html .
Archeoastronomy The study of the astronomical practices, celestial lore, mythologies, religions and world-views of all ancient cultures.
Babylonian and Indian Astronomy_ Early Connections
Created theater to honor Dionysus (god of wine), and patron god of the Greek stage.
