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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: The Origins of Greek Mathematics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.
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Hanover College

Hanover College: Zeno Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains Simplicius' translation and commentary of Zeno's philosophical fragments, as well as Aristotle's commentary on the same.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at what is known about the life and work of Zeno of Elea, and explains several of his Paradoxes and how others, including Aristotle, viewed them.
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Other

Ancient Greek Philosophy: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the little that is known of Zeno of Elea's life. Also discusses his denial of motion and plurality hypothesis. He explained his ideas using paradoxes that continue to challenge intellectual minds today, and that have had a big...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible- but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
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University of Virginia

Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Zeno of Elea. Discusses his background as well as his achievements and contributions to the field of mathematics.
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Other

The Basics of Philosophy: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Zeno of Elea (c. 490 - 430 B.C.) and at his paradoxes, of which eight survived. His ideas were at odds with Aristotle, who disagreed with him. Many philosophers have grappled with his paradoxes, and even today, some...
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Curated OER

University of St Andrews: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Zeno of Elea. Discusses his background as well as his achievements and contributions to the field of mathematics.