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The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture. Episode 20, Greek Science: Discovery and Controversy.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 12242662 | KanopyPublisher: The Great Courses, 2020Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2021Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (33 minutes): digital, .flv file, soundContent type:
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Subject(s): Genre/Form: Online resources: Robert GarlandSummary: Investigate the many contributions to science of the ancient Greeks, as well as the great obstacles to free inquiry that early scientists faced. Study Greek achievements in astronomy, followed by medicine, highlighting the methods and doctrines of the Hippocratic school. Also learn about the cult of the healing god Asclepius, in which rational inquiry and faith healing existed side by side.
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Robert Garland

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Investigate the many contributions to science of the ancient Greeks, as well as the great obstacles to free inquiry that early scientists faced. Study Greek achievements in astronomy, followed by medicine, highlighting the methods and doctrines of the Hippocratic school. Also learn about the cult of the healing god Asclepius, in which rational inquiry and faith healing existed side by side.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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