The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture. Episode 20, Greek Science: Discovery and Controversy
(2021, original release: 2020)
Nonfiction
eCourse
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PUBLISHED
The Great Courses, 2020
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2021
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2021
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (streaming video file) (33 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
12242662
LANGUAGE
English
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Title from title frames
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
Film
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Robert Garland
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English