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physics.hist-ph2016
Atlantis, Carli and Bailly, and a short discussion about 'demonstration' in cultural astronomy
Elio Antonello
Some European scholars in the second half of 18th century discussed the myth of Atlantis taking into account the studies of the evolution of the Earth and of the beginning and diff…
physics.pop-ph2016
Two examples of the relation between the contemporary science and Plato
Elio Antonello
The philosopher Plato is remembered even today by scientists, and his writings are still inspiring the scientific research. In the present short note (intended essentially for publ…
physics.hist-ph2016★ 1 cited
The dichotomy between 'practical' and 'theoretical' astronomy in ancient and late antique literature
Elio Antonello
In Plato's dialogues Republic and Laws, the most important disciplines for the best education of the rulers of the city are identified with arithmetic, geometry and astronomy. Thos…