G. E. R. Lloyd

Expanding Horizons in the History of Science (eBook, PDF)

The Comparative Approach

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Produktbeschreibung

Uses the study of ancient societies and anthropology to suggest a new cross-cultural perspective for the history of science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009034074
• Artikelnr.: 70910775

Autorenporträt

G. E. R. Lloyd is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science at the University of Cambridge and Senior Scholar in Residence at the Needham Research Institute. He has authored or edited more than thirty books and won numerous international prizes and medals (Dan David Prize, Fyssen prize, Sarton medal, Kenyon medal) for pioneering studies in the comparative history of science.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. On aspects of the status quaestionis
2. Translatability, intelligibility, revisability
3. Demystifying the Greek miracle
4. The question of causal factors
5. The criteria of theories, simplicity for instance
6. Definitions and the problems of foreclosure
7. The challenge of 'mythology'
8. Elements, processes, substances, stuff
9. Health and disease, illness and well-being
10. Mind, body, heart, brain, soul, spirit
Conclusions.