Science and Speculation

by Jonathan Barnes and Jacques Brunschwig

Book Overview

The five hundred years from 300 B.C. to A.D. 200 were a period during which Greek science made spectacular advances and Greek philosophy underwent dramatic changes. How much did the scientists take note of the philosophical issues bearing on their pursuits? What progress did the philosophers make with methodological and theoretical issues arising out of developments in science? What influence did philosophical criticism or philosophical ideas have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521022185
• ISBN13: 9780521022187
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"