The Unity of Mathematics in Plato's Republic (Palingenesia) free ebook download.

Home : Book details

The Unity of Mathematics in Plato's Republic (Palingenesia) free ebook download

Category:
Sociology

Views: 65
Likes: 7

Catalogue

Author(s):	Theokritos Kouremenos

Date:	2024	Format:	pdf	Language:	English	ISBN/ASIN:	3515110763
Pages:	141	OCR:		Quality:		ISBN13:
Uploader:	topron	Upload Date:	12/6/2023 12:50:59 AM

To download click on link in the Links Table below

Description: Click to see full description

In his Republic Plato considers grasping the unity of mathematics as the ultimate goal of the mathematical studies in which the future philosopher-rulers must engage before they turn to philosophy. How the unity of mathematics is supposed to be understood is not explained, however. This book argues that Plato conceives of the unity of mathematics in terms of the mutually benefiting links between its branches, just as he conceives of the unity of the state outlined in the Republic in terms of the common benefit for all citizens. Evidence for this view is provided by a discussion of his conception of astronomy as a propedeutic to philosophy, which can be best understood as hinting at a historically possible link between fourth-century-BC astronomy and solid geometry. The monograph also includes a detailed discussion of two well-known stories about Plato: not only he motivated Greek mathematicians to solve a difficult problem in solid geometry with his interpretation of a Delphic oracle given to the inhabitants of the island of Delos but he also posed the question which led to the development of the astronomical theory of homocentric spheres. It is argued that these stories are best understood as fictional episodes in Platos life, constructed from passages in his works.
Read more

Links Table

	Title	Link	Password	Size (MB)	Thank to	Inform Admin
3213134	Book	https://nitroflare.com/view/CF3039E85F30...		0.00	topron

Tags: Mathematics Palingenesia Plato Republic Unity

Title	Link	Password	Size	Reason

Those who downloaded this book also downloaded the following books:
Comments

New comment: