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Plato's Doctrine Respecting the Rotation of the Earth, and Aristotle's Comment Upon That Doctrine (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the ancient debate over whether Plato tied the Earth's movement to the cosmos and what that means for early science.
This scholarly work dives into a disputed passage from Plato’s Timaeus and the long debate about the Earth’s place in the universe. It examines how later philosophers read the text, and how Aristotle, Proclus, Simplikius, and others interpreted or contested the idea of a rotating Earth. The author also surveys modern commentary to weigh the evidence and the historical context of Plato’s cosmology.
- Unpacks the Platonic passage at the center of the rotation question and its complex interpretations.
- Analyzes major arguments, including Boeckh’s critique and its reception among Cousin and Martin.
- Tracing how Aristotle and other ancient commentators framed the issue without assuming modern astronomy.
- Considers how these debates illuminate the scientific mindset of the Platonic–Aristotelian era.
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333981068_0
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