Aristarchus of Samos: On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon - Greek Text, Translation, Analysis, and Relevant Scholia

This book provides the Greek text and an English translation of Aristarchus of Samos' On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon, with full introduction, detailed commentary, and relevant scholia. Suitable for students and scholars working on ancient science and astronomy.

List of contents

1. Preliminary study; 2. Greek text and translation; 3. Analysis of On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon; 4. Scholia; Appendix 1: Mathematical tools; Appendix 2: List of manuscripts

About the author

Christián C. Carman is Professor and Researcher at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina, and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He works on topics related to philosophy of science as well as history of ancient astronomy.
Rodolfo P. Buzón is Emeritus Professor of Greek Philology at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He has published several works related to classical philology.

Summary

This book provides the Greek text and an English translation of Aristarchus of Samos’ On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon, with full introduction, detailed commentary, and relevant scholia. Suitable for students and scholars working on ancient science and astronomy.

Product details

• Authors: Rodolfo P. Buzón, Christián C. Carman, Christian C. Buzon Carman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032026763
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3202676-3
• No. of pages: 308
• Series: Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; HISTORY / Ancient / General, Ancient Greece, Classical texts, History of Science, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Ancient, classical and medieval texts