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Archimedes
Information on the famous Greek mathematician Archimedes.
Galen
Galen was a prolific writer who wrote on philosophy and the following medical topics: anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics.
Early Greek Philosophers
Chronological list of ten of the most important early Greek philosophers.
Eratosthenes
Eratosthenes calculated the circumference of the earth.
Pre-Socratic Philosophy
Early Greek philosophers looked to nature to answer questions about the world around them. Their focus was not exclusively external. They also looked at questions of behavior and ethics.

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