Plato's Doctrine Respecting the Rotation of the Earth, and Aristotle's Comment Upon That Doctrine (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The following paper was originally intended as an explanatory note on the Platonic Timaeus, in the work which I am now preparing on Plato and Aristotle. Interpreting, differently from others, the much debated passage in which Plato describes the cosmical function of the Earth, I found it indispensable to give my reasons for this new view. But I soon discovered that those reasons could not be comprised within the limits of a note. Accordingly I here publish them in a separate Dissertation. The manner in which the Earth's rota tion was conceived, illustrates the scientific character of the Platonic and Aristotelian age, as contrasted with the subsequent development and improvement of astronomy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the ancient Greek philosopher Plato's theory on whether the Earth rotates. The author argues that Plato did in fact believe in Earth's rotation, despite the opposing views of some modern commentators. The book begins by discussing the prevailing scientific understanding of the Earth's rotation in Plato's time. It then moves on to provide a close reading of the relevant passages in Plato's Timaeus, showing how they can be interpreted to support the theory of Earth's rotation. The book also examines the arguments of those who believe that Plato did not believe in Earth's rotation, and provides counterarguments to these positions. Ultimately, the book concludes that Plato did believe in Earth's rotation, and that his theory was a significant contribution to the development of scientific thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333981068_0
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