The Measure of Reality

Quantification and Western Society, 1250-1600

Autoren

• Alfred W. Crosby

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Seitenzahl

262 Seiten

Lesezeit

10 Stunden

• Geschichte
• Mathematik
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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The book explores the transformative transition from qualitative to quantitative perception in Western Europe during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. This pivotal change laid the groundwork for modern science, technology, and business, influencing various fields, including time and space measurements, mathematics, music, and painting. It reveals the depth of this shift, demonstrating its far-reaching impact on multiple aspects of culture and thought, highlighting its significance beyond mere numerical analysis.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Hardcover