Ancient Greek and Roman Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 79
Dec 14, 2023•11 min•Season 7Ep. 79
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Summary
Liba Taub introduces the science of ancient Greece and Rome, exploring its cultural context and enduring legacies. The discussion covers pre-Socratic philosophers, scientific texts, and the perspectives of modern scientists on ancient ideas. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding science within its historical and cultural framework.Episode description
In the last episode of Season 7, Liba Taub introduces the science of ancient Greece and Rome and details the link between poetry, philosophy, and science. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VSI-Ep-79-Ancient-Greek-and-Roman-Science-transcript.pdf Learn more about Ancient Greek and Roman Science: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/ancient-greek-and-roman-science-a-very-short-introduction-9780198736998 Liba Taub is Professor of … Continue reading Ancient Greek and Roman Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 79 →
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