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Selene of Alexandria by Faith L. Justice, 2010-05-19
Hypatia, or, New foes with an old face by Charles Kingsley, 1898
El sueno de hipatia/ Hypatia's Dream (Spanish Edition) by Jose Calvo Poyato, 2009-09-30
The history of Hypatia, a most impudent school-mistress of Alexandria: murder'd and torn to pieces by the populace, in defence of Saint Cyril and the Alexandrian ... the aspersions of Mr. Toland. By Mr. Lewis. by Thomas Lewis, 2010-06-09
5th-Century Philosophers: Hypatia, Proclus, Ammonius Hermiae, Hierocles of Alexandria, Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius, Peter the Iberian
Hypatia: Or, New foes with old faces (World's famous books) by Charles Kingsley, 1905
Hypatia (Everyman's Library) by Kingsley, 1968-09-16
LADY PHILOSOPHER: The Story of Hypatia by Brian Trent, 2010-05-10
Lady Hypatia by Brian Trent, 2009-09-16
Late Roman Era Students in Athens: Hypatia, Julian the Apostate, Gregory of Nazianzus, Libanius, Ammonius Hermiae, Hierocles of Alexandria
Hypatia: or, the history of a most beautiful, most vertuous, most learned, and every way accomplish'd lady; who was torn to pieces by the clergy of Alexandria, ... by John Toland, 2010-05-29

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Hypatia: Biography From Answers.com
b. Alexandria, Egypt, c. 370 ce , d. Alexandria, 415 Hypatia was a Greek philosopher and the daughter of another philosopher, Theon of Alexandria, who taught her mathematics
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Biography - Hypatia Of Alexandria: C.370-415
True Story At the height of World War II, in 1942, the British Navy had a sudden breakdown in radio communications. The British became convinced that it was a German trick.
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Hypatia Of Alexandria - About The Female Philosopher Hypatia Of Alexandria
Biography of this female philosopher.
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Extractions: zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zGCID=this.zGCID?zGCID+" test11":" test11" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Ancient / Classical History Search By N.S. Gill , About.com Guide Elbert Hubbard, "Hypatia", in Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers, v.23 #4, East Aurora, New York : The Roycrofters, 1908 PD Courtesy of Wikipedia zSB(3,3) You almost expect to hear: "she was a fine philosopher for a woman " when hearing about ancient female prodigies. After all, our predecessors' opportunities, especially if they were "respectable" women, were nearly non-existent. Hypatia, however, defies all such qualifiers. Hypatia was, simply, the last great Alexandrian mathematician and philosopher. By writing a commentary on The Conics of Apollonius of Perga which divided cones into sections by a plane, Hypatia made geometry intelligible to her students and ultimately transmissible. Since men thronged to hear her ideas on philosophy, she taught
Hypatia Of Alexandria - About The Female Philosopher Hypatia Of Alexandria
Hypatia of Alexandria was a famous philosopher of Egypt who ran into trouble with the Christian Church.
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Extractions: zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zGCID=this.zGCID?zGCID+" test11":" test11" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Ancient / Classical History Search By N.S. Gill , About.com Guide Elbert Hubbard, "Hypatia", in Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers, v.23 #4, East Aurora, New York : The Roycrofters, 1908 PD Courtesy of Wikipedia zSB(3,3) You almost expect to hear: "she was a fine philosopher for a woman " when hearing about ancient female prodigies. After all, our predecessors' opportunities, especially if they were "respectable" women, were nearly non-existent. Hypatia, however, defies all such qualifiers. Hypatia was, simply, the last great Alexandrian mathematician and philosopher. By writing a commentary on The Conics of Apollonius of Perga which divided cones into sections by a plane, Hypatia made geometry intelligible to her students and ultimately transmissible. Since men thronged to hear her ideas on philosophy, she taught
Hypatia Of Alexandria: Defender Of Reason
Hypatia of Alexandria Defender of Reason by Jim Haldenwang written April 7, 2008 revised May 29, 2008. Who was Hypatia? She was the last great Greek teacher, philosopher
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Extractions: revised May 29, 2008 Who was Hypatia? She was the last great Greek teacher, philosopher, mathematician, and scientist of antiquity. She devoted her life to defending and preserving the great Greek tradition of rational thought. Her cruel murder in 415 AD marked the end of humanity’s first Age of Reason and the beginning of the Dark Ages. Her life’s work may have helped to spark the Renaissance and the second Age of Reason. Here I will present what little is known of her life, and why she may have been one of history’s most influential figures. The 5 th century Christian historian Socrates Scholasticus (c. 379 – c. 450 AD) said of Hypatia, "There was a woman at Alexandria named Hypatia, daughter of the philosopher Theon, who made such attainments in literature and science, as to far surpass all the philosophers of her own time" ( Scholasticus , c. 439, VII, xv). By the time of Theon, who lived in the 4 th century AD, the only surviving building of the Library complex may have been the "Mouseion" or Museum (the "Temple of the Muses," from which we get the modern word "museum.") The Museum appears to have been a research institute, perhaps the world’s first. It was in the Museum where Theon probably worked as a distinguished mathematician and scholar. It is not known exactly when Hypatia was born. The dates commonly given are between 350 and 370 AD (
ABC Radio National - Ockham's Razor Transcript - 3 Aug 97
Ockham's Razor Sunday, 3rd August, 1997 Hypatia of Alexandria Robyn Williams Today's talk gives an unanswerable reason why girls shouldn't do mathematics.
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Extractions: Hypatia of Alexandria Robyn Williams: Today's talk gives an unanswerable reason why girls shouldn't do mathematics. At least not in the 5th Century AD. It's an extraordinary story and here to tell it is Maths Lecturer from Monash, Dr Michael Deakin. Dr Deakin: Imagine a time when the world's greatest living mathematician was a woman, indeed a physically beautiful woman, and a woman who was simultaneously the world's leading astronomer. And imagine that she conducted her life and her professional work in a city as turbulent and troubled as Ayodhya or Amritsar, Belfast or Beirut is today. And imagine such a female mathematician achieving fame not only in her specialist field, but also as a philosopher and religious thinker, who attracted a large popular following. And imagine her as a virgin martyr killed, not for her Christianity, but by Christians because she was not one of them. And imagine that the guilt of her death was widely whispered to lie at the door of one of Christianity's most honoured and significant saints. Would we not expect to have heard of all this? Would it not be shouted from the rooftops? Would it not be possible to walk into any bookstore and buy a biography of this woman? Would not her life be common knowledge?
Hypatia Of Alexandria
By Eva Sandler. Hypatia was born around the year of 370 AD, in Alexandria Egypt. She was the daughter of Theon, who was considered one of the most educated men in Alexandria.
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Extractions: Hypatia of Alexandria By: Eva Sandler Hypatia was born around the year of 370 AD, in Alexandria Egypt. She was the daughter of Theon, who was considered one of the most educated men in Alexandria. Theon was a well known scholar and professor of mathematics at the University of Alexandria, at a time when mathematics and sciences were considered heresy by the Christians. Because Theon raised Hypatia in a world of education, he influenced Hypatia's enthusiasm for mathematics and sciences (astronomy and astrology) as she grew older. Hypatia received education from her father, at a time when it was unusual for women to receive formal education. It is believed that she surpassed her father's knowledge at a very young age. Hypatia was also a strong believer in the importance of education. Hypatia is famous for editing the work on the Conics of Apollonius, which divided cones into different parts by a plane. This concept developed the ideas of hyperbolas, parabolas, and ellipses. She is also famous for writing The Astronomical Canon. Hypatia was the first woman to have a profound impact on the survival of early thought in mathematics. She was a brilliant and powerful lecturer, and her philosophy had religious undertones. She also designed an astrolabe, which is a tool that determines the altitudes of the stars and planets, as well as a hydroscope, which is used to view objects far below the surface of the water. Hypatia was the first noted woman mathematician, writer, esteemed teacher, astronomer, and scientist.
Hypatia
In the starry expanse that has no dwellings forces of the universe, interior virtues, harmonious union of earth and heaven that delights the mind and the ear and the eye, that
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Extractions: (From a dramatic work by Leconte de Lisle, 1857) Hypatia of Alexandria: A Woman Before Her Time H ypatia of Alexandria was a woman of grace and eloquence, of beauty and wisdom. She was born before her time, and she died before her time. Regarded as the first woman astronomer, Hypatia was also an accomplished mathematician, an inventor, and a philosopher of Plato and Aristotle, She lived during the late 4th, early 5th centuriesa time of great change. Born in Alexandria, the exact year of Hypatia's birth is disputed. In the book by Maria Dzielska, Hypatia of Alexandria , the strongest argument is made for 355 A.D. as the year of her birth. In Charles Kingsley's 1928 historical novel of the same name, she was born in 390 A.D. Most sources, however, favor 370 A.D. Hypatia was raised by her father, Theon. There is little mentioned of her mother in any of the surviving records that document Hypatia's life.
Hypatia Of Alexandria
A scientist. Think about this bare description for a moment, and picture the scientist in your mind. Now describe the scientist, and all of the scientistâ€™s characteristics
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Hypatia Summary
Discussion of what is known about Hypatia's life, with an emphasis on her role as a mathematician.
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Extractions: to see two larger pictures Hypatia was the first woman to make a substantial contribution to the development of mathematics. She was killed by a fanatical Christian sect. Full MacTutor biography [Version for printing] List of References (12 books/articles) Mathematicians born in the same country Honours awarded to Hypatia (Click below for those honoured in this way) Lunar features Crater Hypatia and Rimae Hypatia Popular biographies list Number 47 Other Web sites Encyclopaedia Britannica Astroseti (A Spanish translation of this biography) Alexandria on the Web (A longer biography and some links to other sources including the account by Socrates Scholasticus mentioned above) H A Landman (Including many further links) Agnes Scott College P Alfeld Previous (Chronologically) Next Main Index Previous (Alphabetically) Next Biographies index JOC/EFR © April 1999 The URL of this page is:
Flow Down Like Silver: Hypatia Of Alexandria
FLOW DOWN LIKE SILVER, Hypatia of Alexandria, is the second book in Ki Longfellow's trilogy of the Divine Feminine. Her first was THE SECRET MAGDALENE.
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Hypatia Biography
Biography of Hypatia (BB^Y415) Born about 370 in Alexandria, Egypt Died March 415 in Alexandria, Egypt. Click the picture above
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Hypatia Of Alexandria: Philosophy Forums
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Extractions: Register Login Members Calendar New Posts Search ... Help Username: Password: Register Forgot Password Please note: because you're not logged in , you may be viewing older cached versions of pages which are served up to reduce server load. Philosophy Forums General Philosophy Hypatia of Alexandria Hypatia of Alexandria Hypatia of Alexandria "Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fancies. To teach superstitions as truths is a most terrible thing. The child-mind accepts and believes them, and only through great pain and perhaps tragedy can he be in after-years relieved of them. In fact, men will fight for a superstition quite as quickly as for a living truth - often more so, since a superstition is so intangible you can not get at it to refute it, but truth is a point of view, and so is changeable."
NBI: Philosophers: Hypatia, School Of Athens
Hypatia of Alexandria (ca. 370 416 CE) RAPHAEL, The School of Athens Hypatia (likeness of Francesco Maria della Rovere). Hypatia of Alexandria, born circa 370 CE, is the
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Extractions: (ca. 370 - 416 CE) RAPHAEL, The School of Athens detail ): Hypatia (likeness of Francesco Maria della Rovere Hypatia of Alexandria , born circa 370 CE, is the first woman documented to have made a substantial contribution to the development of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and to have done so openly, in her own name, as a woman. According to the Byzantine encyclopedia, The Suda , her father was Theon, the last head of the Museum at Alexandria. Together, they strove to preserve the spirit of Greek mathematics and philosophic inquiry, as she promoted observation and measurement in natural philosophy during a time when mathematics and science were considered heresy by zealous Christians who enforced the Christian Doctrines of the Roman Empire. As a young woman, she traveled to Athens and Italy. Upon her return to Alexandria, around 400 CE, Hypatia achieved prominence as the recognized head of the Neoplatonist school in Alexandria, where letters addressed simply to “the philosopher” were routinely delivered to her. There she expounded upon the philosophical teachings of Plato and Aristotle and lectured on mathematics, astronomy, and mechanics. Her mathematical and scientific endeavors were integral with her teachings in philosophy, a variant of Neoplatonism closer to that of Ammonius of Saccas, a third-century holder of her chair, than to that of his pupil, Plotinus, whose tetradic ontology found favor with those who later attempted to rationalize a “reconciliation” of the rational skepticism of natural philosophy with the dogmatic mysticism of Christianity and Islam. For Hypatia, such compromise was incompatible with her determination to question her beliefs.
Hypatia Of Alexandria
Hypatia of Alexandria was a mathematician, astronomer, and Platonic philosopher. Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all
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Extractions: zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Space / Astronomy Search From Nick Greene , former About.com Guide Hypatia of Alexandria Public Domain More Images zSB(3,3) Hypatia of Alexandria was a mathematician, astronomer, and Platonic philosopher. "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all," she is credited with saying. "To teach superstitions as truth is a most terrible thing." The daughter of Theon, last head of the Museum at Alexandria, Hypatia was born around 370AD in Alexandria, Egypt, then under the control of Greece. She studied mathematics under the guidance and instruction of her father. She became head of the Platonist school at Alexandria in about 400 AD, where she lectured on mathematics and philosophy. Like many ancient scientists, little remains of Hypatia's original works. Most of what we know is from the writing of others about or to her. Apparently, Hypatia did not perform original mathematical research, but rather she assisted her father, Theon of Alexandria. She was very helpful on his eleven part commentary on Ptolemy's Almagest as well as in his production of a new version of Euclid's Elements which became the basis for all later editions of Euclid.
Hypatia Of Alexandria - Philosopher Hypatia
Hypatia of Alexandria. Maria Dzielska's research on Hypatia of Alexandria dispels romantic illusions about the philosopher.
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Extractions: Tickets $10 ~ reservations (978) 465-1229 Kathleen M. Miller Writer Sherry Bonder Director Jeff Bowden Governor Orestes Karen Dent High Priestess Diana Timothy Dargon Monk Peter Jesse Fox Salmeh Arthur Knight Archbishop Cyril Justine Mainville Adriana Kathleen Miller Hypatia Ivy Smith Mirium Micheal Thurston Archbishop Theophilus Newburyport, MA - The world premier of the new historical drama, "Hypatia of Alexandria" will take place at the Actor’s Studio in Newburyport, MA, one weekend only, November 12 – 14th. "Hypatia of Alexandria" written by Kathleen M. Miller, directed by Sherry Bonder, features Jeff Bowden (Governor Orestes), Karen Dent (High Priestess Diana), Timothy Dargon (Monk Peter), Jesse Fox (Salmeh), Arthur Knight (Archbishop Cyril), Justine Mainville (Adriana), Kathleen Miller (Hypatia), Ivy Smith (Mirium) and Micheal Thurston (Archbishop Theophilus) and Sun at 3 p.m.
Philosophers Zone - 4 April 2009 - Hypatia Of Alexandria - A Philosophical Marty
Hypatia of Alexandria was beautiful and clever, and, as far we know, never did anybody any harm, so why was she torn to pieces by an angry mob, armed (so some stories tell
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Extractions: 4 April 2009 Download Audio Hypatia of Alexandria was beautiful and clever, and, as far we know, never did anybody any harm, so why was she torn to pieces by an angry mob, armed (so some stories tell) with oyster shells? This week, we look at the woman and the heritage of what is probably the longest-standing philosophical tradition in Western civilisation: that rational yet mystical, sometimes Pagan, sometimes Christian, body of doctrines known as Neo-Platonism. Alan Saunders: She was beautiful and intelligent, a philosopher, a mathematician and a teacher. One of her contemporaries said that many came from a great distance to hear her explain the principles of philosophy, adding that she did not feel "abashed in going to an assembly of men. For all men on account of her extraordinary dignity and virtue, admired her the more." Yet she was violently done to death by a mob. History knows her as Hypatia of Alexandria. Hi, and welcome to The Philosopher's Zone.
Hypatia Of Alexandria - Maria Dzielska - Harvard University Press
Hypatiaâ€”brilliant mathematician, eloquent Neoplatonist, and a woman renowned for her beautyâ€”was brutally murdered by a mob of Christians in Alexandria in 415.
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The Primary Sources For The Life And Work Of Hypatia Of Alexandria
The Primary Sources for the Life and Work of Hypatia of Alexandria. by Michael A. B. Deakin History of Mathematics Paper 63 August 1995 Mathematics Department
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Extractions: Clayton 3168, Australia The author may be reached at michael.deakin@sci.monash.edu.au Historians need to say of the past events they recount not only what happened but also how we know it . This latter question is usually answered by references to sources , that is to say earlier accounts of the matter in hand. We distinguish between two types of source: primary and secondary. The former are those that cannot be traced back any further, the latter those that in their turn do depend on earlier accounts. Primary sources are not necessarily correct in all their detail (indeed those for Hypatia contradict one another in places), but secondary sources should not, without good reason, go beyond what the primary sources assert. Primary sources can however require interpretation and assessment; this is the role of a good secondary source. Indeed secondary sources are vital unless one has the necessary linguistic, historical and cultural background oneself to assess the primary sources. Finally it should be said that works of fiction (whether the fiction is intentional or not!) are not historical sources at all. Regrettably much of what is readily available on Hypatia derives from fictional, rather than historical, sources.

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