The Mechanical Hypothesis in Ancient Greek Natural PhilosophyAuthor :
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Published : Thursday 23 January 2014
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This book argues that the idea that the world works 'like a machine' can be found in ancient Greek thought, predating the early modern philosophy with which it is most closely associated. Topics include balancing and equilibrium, lifting water, sphere-making and models of the heavens, and ancient Greek pneumatic theory.
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