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Apr 27, 2024 · Menelaus’ Spherics (second c. AD) constitute one of the most remarkable achievements of Ancient Greek mathematics, along with Euclid’s Elements, Apollonius Conics, Diophantus’ Arithmetica, Archimedes’ treatises on geometry and statics, Theodosius’ Spherics, Pappus’ Collection, to name only some of the most important Greek mathematical works.
17 hours ago · The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. (For notable practitioners in previous centuries, see history of scientific method.)
Apr 27, 2024 · The first type of justification she identifies is the Lakatosian proof-generated definition. Note, however, that in Proofs and Refutations, proof-generated definitions are seldom discussed; Lakatos mainly discusses proof-generated concepts. Nonetheless, Werndl suggests that “[Lakatos’] main idea is the notion of a proof-generated definition.
Apr 27, 2024 · 17) to the definition of mountains: “The mountain is the whole of its volume, the combination of unevenness, altitude and roughness. The sum of rock, water, vegetation, human societies and animals and a colder and wetter climate, a reserve of minerals, wood, clean springs, ancient customs, fauna, snow.
17 hours ago · The hierarchy of biological classification's eight major taxonomic ranks. A genus contains one or more species. Minor intermediate ranks are not shown. A species (pl.: species) is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction.
17 hours ago · The mind (adjective form: mental) is that which thinks, imagines, remembers, wills, and senses, or in other words is the set of faculties responsible for such phenomena. The mind is also associated with experiencing perception, pleasure and pain, belief, desire, intention, and emotion. The mind can include conscious and non-conscious states as ...
