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Routledge Ancient Natural History: Histories of Nature Book

Name: Routledge Ancient Natural History: Histories of Nature Book
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Explore how people in the ancient world understood the natural world with Ancient Natural History: Histories of Nature. This scholarly work by Roger French examines the writings of influential figures such as Aristotle, Theophrastus, Strabo, and Pliny. It also looks at the popular beliefs held by people during those eras. This book provides a deep look into how natural-historical material was applied across different contexts. You will see how the same information served the needs of both Greek philosophers and Christian allegorists. It also compares the work of taxonomists like Theophrastus with collectors of curiosa like Pliny. Roger French presents a compelling argument regarding the motives of ancient writers. He suggests that their goals were rarely purely scientific and explores the idea that true science as we know it did not exist in that period. This is an essential read for those interested in the history of science and ancient Greek civilization.

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Examines the writings of major historical figures including Aristotle, Theophrastus, Strabo, and Pliny.

Provides insight into the popular beliefs and perspectives held by people in the ancient world.

Analyzes how natural-historical material was used by both Greek philosophers and Christian allegorists.

Compares different approaches to nature, from the taxonomy of Theophrastus to the collections of Pliny.

Offers a unique perspective on the true motives of ancient writers regarding the study of nature.

Part of the Sciences of Antiquity series published by Routledge for academic study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415088801
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 October 1994
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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