J.J. Hall
The Meteorology of Posidonius
The Meteorology of Posidonius
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This book explores ancient meteorology, examining how Posidonius and other ancient thinkers approached and attempted to explain meteorological phenomena. It provides a comprehensive overview of Posidonius' ideas on climatic events and geological processes, assessing his contribution to the field and his influence on later writers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This comprehensive volume delves into the meteorology of the Stoic philosopher Posidonius, drawing from the existing fragments to shed light on his understanding of atmospheric phenomena. It explores his relationship with earlier thinkers on the subject and the methods he employed to gather information and seek explanations for meteorological events.
Ancient meteorology, a field often overlooked by scholars, receives thorough examination in this book. Hall offers a detailed account of how Posidonius and other ancient thinkers approached and attempted to comprehend meteorological phenomena, which were crucial for understanding the natural world but posed significant challenges due to their complexity. Despite the efforts of influential ancient thinkers, these phenomena remained difficult to explain satisfactorily and convincingly.
The volume delves into specific classes of phenomena, such as climatic events and geological processes, providing a comprehensive overview of Posidonius' ideas on these topics. Concluding chapters assess Posidonius' unique contribution to the field and his influence on subsequent writers who delved into ancient meteorology.
The Meteorology of Posidonius serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in the study of ancient philosophy and ancient science, particularly ancient meteorology. It offers insights into the intellectual landscape of ancient Greece and sheds light on the methods and perspectives of ancient thinkers in their pursuit of knowledge about the natural world.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367023720
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