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ERIC Number: EJ528329
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Empirical Foundations of Atomism in Ancient Greek Philosophy.
Sakkopoulos, Sotirios A.; Vitoratos, Evagelos G.
Science and Education, v5 n3 p293-303 Jul 1996
Describes how ancient Greek philosophers came to the concept of atoms at a time when the huge amount of experimental and theoretical information of today was not available. Concludes that similar experiences can be used in teaching the concept today. (JRH)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, Foreign Countries, Greek Civilization, Science History, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Greece