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The technological achievements of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and excite admiration. But what was the place of tech-nology in their cultures? Through five case-studies, this book sets ancient technical knowledge in its political, social and intellectual context. It explores the definition of the techne of medicine in classical
This article discusses how the treaty was adopted, the economic and monetary union, the main policy changes, the new pillars, the main institutional changes, the ratification of Maastricht, and the significance of Maastricht.
The word “technology” comes from the Greek technologia, whose roots are techne—meaning art or skill, and logos—meaning word or study. Technologia means the systematic treatment of technikos (art object or building) by using techne (artistic or artisan skill). Logia refers to the systematic study and treatment
In Ancient Greek philosophy, techne (Greek: τέχνη, romanized: tékhnē, lit. 'art, skill, craft'; Ancient Greek: [tékʰnɛː], Modern Greek:) is a philosophical concept that refers to making or doing.
The Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties. The Maastricht Treaty altered the former European treaties and created a European Union based on three pillars: the European Communities, the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and cooperation in the field of justice and home affairs (JHI).
Across the Mediterranean, networks of interaction resulted in widespread sharing of material culture, technology, and customs. While the Greeks transmitted an appreciation for their fine painted pottery and cultural practices such as wine-drinking and sympotic feasting, they absorbed iron-making technology, the decorative motifs and aesthetics ...
How successful was the EMU agreement at Maastricht in reconciling objectives and putting in place the conditions for a viable EMU? In answering the last question attention is given to cognitive gaps, institutional innovation, legitimacy, and external stability.
