The Map of Knowledge
Book • 2019
Violet Moller's 'The Map of Knowledge' explores the journey of major scientific texts through the Middle Ages.
It traces their evolution from the ancient world to around 1500, highlighting the transmission of knowledge across civilizations.
The book emphasizes the significant role of the Arab world in preserving and advancing scientific thought during this period.
It examines how key texts were translated, studied, and built upon by Arab scholars.
Moller showcases the interconnectedness of intellectual traditions and the importance of understanding the Arab world's contribution to the history of science.
It traces their evolution from the ancient world to around 1500, highlighting the transmission of knowledge across civilizations.
The book emphasizes the significant role of the Arab world in preserving and advancing scientific thought during this period.
It examines how key texts were translated, studied, and built upon by Arab scholars.
Moller showcases the interconnectedness of intellectual traditions and the importance of understanding the Arab world's contribution to the history of science.
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Mentioned by Violet Moller as her first book, which traces major scientific texts through the Middle Ages.
Violet Moller, "Inside the Stargazer's Palace: The Transformation of Science in 16th-Century Europe" (OneWorld, 2024)
