Describes scientific and philosophical advances made in ancient Greece and the figures who made them happen, covering such areas as astronomy, mathematics, biology, botany, and ethics.
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The earliest philosopher-scientists -- Greek astronomers probe the heavens -- Emergence of the first atomic theory -- Greek advances in mathematics -- The birth of biology and botany -- New approaches to treating illness -- Expanding the boundaries of the world -- Mechanical principles and devices -- Defining and applying ethical concepts.