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Samuel Sambursky Books

    Shmuel Sambursky was an Israeli scientist and historian who bridged rigorous scientific inquiry with a profound understanding of history and philosophy. His academic career, particularly at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was dedicated to exploring the evolution of scientific thought from antiquity to modernity. Sambursky's work is characterized by its ability to illuminate fundamental scientific concepts and their historical context, revealing the enduring influence of ancient thought on modern science. His writings remain a valuable resource for understanding the roots of scientific rationality.

    The Physical World of the Greeks
    The Physical World of Late Antiquity

    • The Physical World of Late Antiquity

      • 189 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Sambursky describes the development of scientific conceptions and theories in the centuries following Aristotle until the close of antiquity in the sixth century A.D. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

      The Physical World of Late Antiquity