Description
The book “Hindu Achievements in Exact Science” compares scientific advancements in ancient India, Greece, China, and the Arab world. Although it doesn’t delve into knowledge transmission, it offers a concise account of India’s scientific contributions relative to other cultures. It explores Hindu and Chinese roles in shaping Western achievements, shedding light on historical Hindu science and global knowledge pursuit. Discovering radioactivity in 1896 transformed energy understanding, fostering hope for atomic energy. Professor Soddy’s “Matter and Energy” envisions surpassing fossil fuels, echoing Bacon’s call for scientific renewal. Hindu science’s role in historical progress is vital to understanding global scientific growth. This book extensively explores historical context through various sections, encompassing subjects such as: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Calculus, Kinetics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy and Chemical Arts, Medicine, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology, Embryology, and Natural History, which covers minerals, plants, and animals.
