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097: Hellenistic Science - Mathematics

The Hellenistic Age Podcast

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Exploring Conics and Hellenistic Mathematics

This chapter examines the history and significance of conic sections including circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas in various fields. It discusses the contributions of early mathematicians like Apollonius and the shift to Cartesian geometry by Descartes, highlighting the enduring impact of Hellenistic mathematicians on modern scholars.

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