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The historian of ancient science Otto Neugebauer ....
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The historian of ancient science Otto Neugebauer concluded that Babylonian astronomical texts are (i)_____ because everything has been eliminated from the astronomy except observations and the mathematical consequences of an initial hypothesis about the fundamental character of the astronomical movements. This judgment cohered with the high level of mathematical theory, which (ii)_____ mathematical computation together with empirical observations as (iii)_____ of science and denied any role to speculative hypotheses of a strongly theoretical nature.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. questionable | D. repudiated | G. end result |
| B. scientific | E. admitted | H. necessary characteristics |
| C. limited | F. confounded | I. discredited path |
Originally posted by Syntaxnomad on 07 Nov 2025, 15:10.
Last edited by Syntaxnomad on 08 Nov 2025, 02:06, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Syntaxnomad on 08 Nov 2025, 02:06, edited 1 time in total.
Re: The historian of ancient science Otto Neugebauer ....
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07 Nov 2025, 15:15
07 Nov 2025, 15:15
Carcass can you validate the answer
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08 Nov 2025, 00:48
08 Nov 2025, 00:48
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The answers are B, E and H.
Blank (i): The text suggests that Babylonian astronomical texts are characterized by their emphasis on observations and the mathematical implications of an initial hypothesis about astronomical movements. This indicates a focus on empirical evidence and mathematical deductions. Among the options provided, "scientific" best fits this context as it aligns with the emphasis on observations and mathematical consequences in a methodical and systematic manner.
Blank (ii): Neugebauer's view likely aligns mathematical computation with empirical observations, so the word that fits here is "admitted", indicating an acceptance or acknowledgment of the relationship between mathematical computation and empirical observations.
Blank (iii): The passage suggests that this high level of mathematical theory denied any role of speculative hypotheses of a strongly theoretical nature. It focused on observations and mathematical deductions. Among the options provided, "necessary characteristics" fits best, indicating that these observations and mathematical deductions were deemed essential aspects of scientific inquiry.
Blank (i): The text suggests that Babylonian astronomical texts are characterized by their emphasis on observations and the mathematical implications of an initial hypothesis about astronomical movements. This indicates a focus on empirical evidence and mathematical deductions. Among the options provided, "scientific" best fits this context as it aligns with the emphasis on observations and mathematical consequences in a methodical and systematic manner.
Blank (ii): Neugebauer's view likely aligns mathematical computation with empirical observations, so the word that fits here is "admitted", indicating an acceptance or acknowledgment of the relationship between mathematical computation and empirical observations.
Blank (iii): The passage suggests that this high level of mathematical theory denied any role of speculative hypotheses of a strongly theoretical nature. It focused on observations and mathematical deductions. Among the options provided, "necessary characteristics" fits best, indicating that these observations and mathematical deductions were deemed essential aspects of scientific inquiry.
