Science Education in the Early Roman Empire by Richard Carrier (English) Paperba

Description: Science Education in the Early Roman Empire by Richard Carrier Throughout the Roman Empire Cities held public speeches and lectures, had libraries, and teachers and professors in the sciences and the humanities, some subsidized by the state. There even existed something equivalent to universities, and medical and engineering schools. What were they like? What did they teach? Who got to attend them? In the first treatment of this subject ever published, Dr. Richard Carrier answers all these questions and more, describing the entire education system of the early Roman Empire, with a unique emphasis on the quality and quantity of its science content. He also compares pagan attitudes toward the Roman system of education with the very different attitudes of ancient Jews and Christians, finding stark contrasts that would set the stage for the coming Dark Ages. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Richard Carrier, PhD, is a philosopher and historian of antiquity, specializing in contemporary philosophy of naturalism and Greco-Roman philosophy, science, and religion, including the origins of Christianity. He is the author of numerous books, including Sense and Goodness without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism and On the Historicity of Jesus. For more about Dr. Carrier and his work see Review "Richard Carriers deeply researched study of how knowledge of the natural world was taught as an empirical science in the Roman Empire is an enlightening contribution to ancient history." Adrienne Mayor, author, The Poison King and The Amazons"This book offers an incisive critique of apologists who discredit pre-Christian paganism for any scientific advances, while crediting Christianity with furthering science. If anything, it may be the re-paganization of Christianity that revived interest in science in the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance." Hector Avalos, author, Health Care and the Rise of Christianity and The Bad Jesus Review Quote "This book offers an incisive critique of apologists who discredit pre-Christian paganism for any scientific advances, while crediting Christianity with furthering science. If anything, it may be the re-paganization of Christianity that revived interest in science in the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance." --Hector Avalos, author, Health Care and the Rise of Christianity and The Bad Jesus Details ISBN163431090X Author Richard Carrier Short Title SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE EARLY Pages 224 Publisher Pitchstone Publishing Language English ISBN-10 163431090X ISBN-13 9781634310901 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1969 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-01 UK Release Date 2016-10-01 Imprint Pitchstone Publishing Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2016-10-01 US Release Date 2016-10-01 DEWEY 507.1037 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-01-08 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136556654;

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