Introduction This is the first of three programs dealing with the ancient Greeks, who contributedso much to our current world view, and to our science. Is it magic, or is it just a property of numbers? 2. Is there magic in the number nine because this works for any number between oneand ten? Try it, it works. Subtract the second digit from 10, Again you get your number back, right.? The sum of the two digits in the number is nine, the number you multiplied by.Nine is ten minus one. Add 1 to the first digit, you get your number back. Number Game Pick any number between one and ten, any number at all. Describe the structure of the Pythagorean universe. Understand the relationship between symmetry and perfection. Be able to write about the significance of numerical patterns and geometic shapes in nature. Understand the concept of numerical mysticism. Distinguish between purpose and principle 5. Be able to write about the role of the supernatural in the Greek world view 4. Describe the characteristics of the Greek world view regarding nature. Understand the bases of ancient Greek philosophy. Describe and illustrate the Pythagorean universe. According to Pythagoras, what is the perfect symmetrical figure? 1.7. Define symmetry and discuss the relationship between truth, simplicity, perfection and symmetry. What is meant by "Pythagorean Mysticism?" 1.3. Name and briefly describe the four schools of pre Socratic Greek philosopy. In this and the next two programs we will trace the development of the geocentricparadigm over six hundred years culminating in the Ptolemaic system, which dominatedWestern thought for ffteen hundred years thereafter. Unable to explain these pattern they developed a numerologicalmysticism which became rationalized into a paradigm of perfection in the heavens. Text References Spielberg & Anderson 21-25 Booth & Bloom 7-11 Coming Up Before we're done with this program we will have seen how the early ancient Greekphilosophers replaced superstition with mysticism as they began to recognize numericalpatterns in nature.
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