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Focusing on Ptolemy's innovative scientific procedures from the second century AD, this book delves into his exploration of musical melody and its connection to astronomy. It highlights Ptolemy's detailed methodology, blending theory with observation, and provides clear instructions for experimental design. By analyzing his theoretical framework and investigative strategies, the work serves as a foundational resource for historians of science, encouraging further research into ancient scientific methods.
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Scientific Method in Ptolemy's Harmonics, Andrew Barker
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Scientific Method in Ptolemy's Harmonics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Barker
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9780521028646
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- Focusing on Ptolemy's innovative scientific procedures from the second century AD, this book delves into his exploration of musical melody and its connection to astronomy. It highlights Ptolemy's detailed methodology, blending theory with observation, and provides clear instructions for experimental design. By analyzing his theoretical framework and investigative strategies, the work serves as a foundational resource for historians of science, encouraging further research into ancient scientific methods.