The role of astronomy in the history of science
Davies, E B (2002) The role of astronomy in the history of science.
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Abstract
We discuss the extent to which the visibility of the heavens was a necessary condition for the development of science, with particular reference to the measurement of time. Our conclusion is that while astronomy had significant importance, the growth of most areas of science was more heavily influenced by the accuracy of scientific instruments, and hence by current technology.
| Keywords: | history of astronomy, Poincare, measurement of time |
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| Subjects: | General Issues: History of Philosophy of Science |
| ID Code: | 658 |
| Deposited By: | Davies, E Brian |
| Deposited On: | 18 June 2002 |