It is widely accepted that Greeks played a major role in the development of mathematics in ancient times. Although more contemporary Greek mathematicians may not be as famous as Pythagoras, Archimedes ...

Pythagoras’ reflection on harmony highlights his belief that the natural world operates through mathematical structure. His observations connected the patterns behind musical sound with the larger ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This paper is a contribution to our understanding of the technical concept of given in Greek mathematical texts. By working through ...