Quantification and precision: a brief look at some ancient accounts.
We explore the extent to which ancient Greek authors formulated concepts that approximate or encompass our modern notions of precision and accuracy. First, we focus on estimates and measurements of geographic features, astronomical times and positions, and weight. These raise further questions about...
| Publicado en: | Annals of Science Vol. 81; no. 1/2; pp. 10 - 30 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan-Apr2024
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