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How does the way scientists today develop ideas differ from the way the greek developed ideas?
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∙ 13y ago
The main difference is that the ancient Greeks - indeed practically everyone until the 17th century - used to simply believe what eminent people said; Aristotle said that house flies had four legs and that was the belief for hundreds of years. Ptolomy said that sailing over the equator would make a ship catch fire and everyone believed him.
Nowadays, scientists employ the scientific method which, at its simplest, was described to me as "someone says something is true and everyone else tries to prove him wrong."
Another more subtle difference is that Greek philosophers would probably claim they searched for truth; modern scientific progress is made by demonstrating existing theories false - so it's more a search for falseness than truth.
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Who are the Greek scientists?
some greek scientists i know is aristotle, hippocratus, phytagoreans, leociptus, democritus, thales of miletus, archimedes, theophrastus....that's all! lolzz......
In what subjects were greek scientists most interested?
Greek scientists were interested in many subjects including, but not limited to: Agriculture Astronomy Biology Geometry Medicine Philosophy
Why did greek science emphasize theory over practical applications?
It is easier to theorize than it is to develop practical applications for theories. It took a long time, historically, before there was enough real scientific knowledge that scientists could easily produce practical applications for their theories.
What are four ways Greek scientists based their theories?
Like every other scientists, Greeks based their theories on observations, experiments, proofs, evidence and more.
Why was it difficult for ancient Greek scientists to define energy?
because it involves only an abstract idea, not a material object.
How did the Greeks develop the alphabet?
the Greek alphabet was developed by a Greek with first hand experience of contemporary.
How. did Greek kingdoms develop?
it developed because Mycenaean built the first Greek kingdoms and spread their power across the Mediterranean region.
How did Greek drama develop?
The Greek,s drama developed by acting out any events what had happened and been doing their part iamb the actress
Why did greek city-states develop independently?
The Greek city-states developed independently because of the terrain of Greece. The land is very mountainous which meant that groups of people were isolated and had no way to easily develop together as a country.
Where did the Greek civilization develop?
This civilization developed western philosophy, basis for democratic government, as well as great poetic epics.
Who are some ancient Greek scientists?
Some Greek scientists are Archemides,Euclid,Hippocrates,and Aristarchus
When did the ancient Greek alphabet develop?
During the late 8th Century BCE - they copied it, with some modification, from the Phoenician alphabet which was developed in the previous century.
How did the greek world develop?
the greek world developed when tartus yes i know that is a place in the depths of the under world but tartus and someone else had children one of there children ws chronos who made the major gods hope this is helpfull
On which Greek island did Greek culture first develop?
Lesbos
Who are the Greek scientists?
some greek scientists i know is aristotle, hippocratus, phytagoreans, leociptus, democritus, thales of miletus, archimedes, theophrastus....that's all! lolzz......
What are Greek scientists called?
They are called philosophers. :) **
Which ancient people are credited for the Greek Latin and Hebrew alphabets?
The Hebrews developed the Hebrew alphabet.The Greeks developed the Greek alphabet.The Romans developed the Latin alphabet.
