First Essay Assignment: (To be done individually *not* in groups)

Due: Friday April 18 by 5 Pm

Submit assignment via Email to: nuts@bigmoo.uoregon.edu

Write a 650-800 word essay that explores the following within the framework of the period of Ancient Greece that we have been discussing:

Why is it critical that, for knowledge to be acquired and transmitted, that standard units of measurement and language need to be developed?

To guide your essay, state what you think are the 3 most important characteristics of Greek scientific thinking during this period and which of those have the most enduring contribution to facilitate further scientific thinking. Identify some of the principle limitations to the development of science in this period.