2 • Ṯābit: Seas and Mountains
Abstract
Chapter 2 focuses on Ṯābit ibn Qurra’s scientific contributions, particularly his works on the salinity of the sea and the benefits of mountains, and the impact of Graeco-Arabic thought. It explores his career, his treatises’ contents, and their significance in environmental and scientific discussions of the era, highlighting competing theories on the role of water in ecosystems.
Presentato: 17 Maggio 2023 | Accettato: 09 Gennaio 2024 | Pubblicato 19 Marzo 2024 | Lingua: en
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