Archimedean point
nounEtymology
In reference to the ancient mathematician Archimedes, who supposedly claimed that he could lift the Earth off its foundation if he were given a place to stand, one solid point, and a long enough lever. Attributed to French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist René Descartes.
- derived from philosopher
Definitions
A hypothetical viewpoint from which certain objective truths can be perfectly perceived,…
A hypothetical viewpoint from which certain objective truths can be perfectly perceived, or from which one may reliably start a chain of reasoning.
- In terms of this development, the attempt to conquer space means that man hopes he will be able to journey to the Archimedean point which he anticipated by sheer force of abstraction and imagination.
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