If you are interested in learning more about Greek mathematics, you can browse this website or chat (below) with others about the influence of Greek mathematics on western civilization. For those who have little knowledge about this subject, ask yourself: "How will I ever use these postulates and theorems, and who has come up with all of these interesting ideas? Where did all of this come from?".... If you guessed Ancient Greece, you're right!
While Alexander the Great was out on his conquests, mathematicians like Euclid and Aristotle were coming up with new ideas which would benefit western civilization 2300 years later. If you look at the Parthenon (bottom of page) from a distance away, it looks perfectly rectangular. But in fact, the floor, walls, and columns are actually bowed. The ancient Greek architects who calculated the measurements that would be used in the construction of the Parthenon, used mathematics to come up with their designs. Buildings, like the Parthenon, have influenced many modern buildings like the Philadelphia Art Museum. Greek mathematics has made an astonishing impact on our world.
By scrolling down this page, you will be able to see the influence that Ancient Greek mathematics has had on Western Civilization.... Your journey begins here.
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Sites you might want to check out...
The Origins of Greek Mathematics
The Helenistic Period of Greek Mathematics
Classical Greek Mathematics
Greek Mathematics and its Modern Heirs
Foundations of Greek Geometry
Greek Mathematicians
Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
Click here to learn about early Greek Mathematicians (By Marc Eimer)
