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Posidonius advanced the theory that the Sun emanated a vital force that permeated the world. He attempted to measure the distance and size of the Sun. In about 90 BC, Posidonius estimated the distance from the Earth to the Sun (see astronomical unit) to be 9,893 times the Earth's radius.
Today, we understand Posidonius to be one of the greatest polymaths of his time. In other words, he mastered a wide array of subjects, contributing greatly to each. He is known for his work as a philosopher primarily, but excelled in astronomy, geography, mathematics, war practices, history, and politics.
Poseidonius (born c. 135 bce —died c. 51 bce) was a Greek philosopher, considered the most-learned man of his time and, possibly, of the entire Stoic school. Poseidonius, nicknamed “the Athlete,” was a native of Apamea in Syria and a pupil of the Greek Stoic philosopher Panaetius.
May 26, 2021 · Posidonius of Apamea (135–c. 51 BCE), Stoic philosopher, scientist, and historian, was one of the foremost intellectuals of his day. Born in Apamea, a Greek city in northwestern Syria, he came to Athens as a young man to study with Panaetius of Rhodes, then head of the Stoa.
Posidonius (or Poseidonus; Greek: Ποσειδώνιος) "of Rhodes" (ο Ρόδιος) or, alternatively, "of Apameia" (ο ΑπαμεϿς) (c. 135 B.C.E. - 51 B.C.E.), was a Greek Stoic philosopher, politician, astronomer, geographer, historian, and teacher.
May 14, 2018 · POSIDONIUS. ( b. Apameia, Syria, ca, 135 B.C.; d. ca. 51 B.C.) philosophy, science, history. Of Greek parentage and upbringing, Posidonius studied at Athens under the Stoic Panaetius of Rhodes and devoted himself to philosophy and learning. On travels in the western Mediterranean region, especially at Gades (Cádiz), he observed natural ...
Posidonius was a Greek philosopher, astronomer and mathematician. He followed the Stoic doctrine and attemped to estimate the size of the Sun and moon. View two larger pictures. Biography. Posidonius of Rhodes is also known as Posidonius of Apameia.
Dec 2, 2022 · Posidonius was a Stoic who believed that the universe was logical and well-ordered. The Stoics held that a divine intellect oversaw the universe and that connected everything. They emphasized the value of virtues like intelligence, courage, and self-control as well as living in harmony with nature.
Posidonius "of Apameia" or "of Rhodes", was a Greek politician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, historian, mathematician, and teacher native to Apamea, Syria. He was considered the most learned man of his time and, possibly, of the entire Stoic school.
On the northeastern shore of Mare Serenitatis is found the spectacular crater Posidonius (99 km). This is what’s called a fractured floor crater (FFC) meaning that it was flooded, the lava receded and the floor cracked resulting in the fissures we call Rimae Posidonius.
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