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Greek Mathematics
Centered on Geometry (Euclid)

The ancient Greeks have contributed much to the development of the Western World as we know it today. The Greeks questioned all and yearned for the answers to many of life's questions. Their society revolved around learning, which allowed them to devote the majority of their time to enlightenment. In answering their questions, they developed systematic activities such as philosophy, psychology, astronomy, mathematics, and a great deal more. Socrates (469-399 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas mark the turning point in the history of knowledge and formal thought. Plato (428-347:348 BC) one of Socrates students founded the Academy. The Academy was key in spreading thought and knowledge because of it's devotion to teaching the sciences. Aristotle (384-322 BC), Plato's brightest student, founded Biology and is given credit for his accomplishments in varying fields. Out of all of the great Greek......

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