Discussion: The Measure of Reality: Quantification in Western Europe, 1250-1600

Author: Alfred W. Cosby

Description: In The Measure of Reality, Alfred W. Crosby examines the development of Western civilization’s obsession with quantification, tracing its roots from the Renaissance to modern times. Crosby argues that the shift toward measurement, calculation, and numerical precision was a key factor in shaping the modern world. He explores how the use of numbers and statistical tools transformed areas like science, economics, and navigation.

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