Epicurus had written more than 20 books on Physics. Unfortunately, only about 20 pages of his Scientific writings survive. But, in these pages quite a few impressive things show up. An original analysis and presentation of the finds follows. Continue reading “Basic Quantum theory, Relativity, elementary particle Physics and ‘Non-Continuity of Time’ found in the writings of Epicurus (4th-3rd Century B.C.)!”
Democritus on wisdom, goodness and exercise
In this article we present and originally analyze two quotes of Democritus about wisdom, goodness of the soul and exercise. To our surpise, the meanings appear to have great similarity with Orthodox Christian beliefs. Continue reading “Democritus on wisdom, goodness and exercise”
Heliocentrism in Homer’s Iliad?
In this post we present an original analysis of an excerpt from the Iliad, which most probably implies the belief, of Homer and his Argives, to a heliocentric rather than a geocentric view of the Cosmos. Continue reading “Heliocentrism in Homer’s Iliad?”
Thersites; one of Homer’s ‘counter-examples’
In this post we present an original analysis of the dialogue between Thersites and Odysseus, appearing in the Second Rhapsody of Homer‘s Iliad. Continue reading “Thersites; one of Homer’s ‘counter-examples’”
Theocracy against Science and Philosophy; the less known face of ancient Athens
In Hellenistic and Roman times, the prevailing view was still the geocentric one. The brilliant heliocentric theory advanced by Aristarchos in the early third century B.C. was never established, because it met with hostility in Athens—Aristarchos was accused of impiety and faced the death penalty. Continue reading “Theocracy against Science and Philosophy; the less known face of ancient Athens”
The ancient Greek philosophers’ and astronomers’ heliocentric view of the world
We propose the working hypothesis that the actual belief of the early Greek philosophers and astronomers was the heliocentric, rather than the geocentric, view of the Solar System. Continue reading “The ancient Greek philosophers’ and astronomers’ heliocentric view of the world”