JOURNAL ARTICLE

ARCHIMEDES THE ALMIGHTY.

  • Published In: ARGO (2397-9828), 2025, n. 21. P. 44 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MOLLER, VIOLET 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a biography of Archimedes by Nicholas Nicastro, which explores the life and achievements of the ancient engineer-mathematician despite the limited historical information available. Nicastro organizes the book into three chapters—Engineer, Mathematician, and Legacy—while addressing the myths surrounding Archimedes and contextualizing his work within the broader history of ideas. The biography highlights Archimedes' practical contributions to his community, particularly in defense against Roman forces, and discusses the survival of his works, notably the Archimedes palimpsest. Additionally, it reflects on Archimedes' enduring influence in popular culture and the historical context that shaped his legacy in mathematics and science. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ARGO (2397-9828). 2025/03, Issue 21, p44
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mathematics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:23979828
  • Accession Number:187802287
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