Philomath

Philomath

:"Philomath (pronEng|fɨˈloʊməθ) is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon—see Philomath, Oregon."Philomath (pronEng|ˡfɪ.loʊ.mæθ) is defined as a lover of learning, from Greek philos ("beloved," "loving," as in philosophy or philanthropy) + Greek manthanein, math- ("to learn," as in polymath). It is similar to but distinguished from philosophy in that "sophia," the latter suffix, specifies "wisdom" or "knowledge."

"Philomath" is not synonymous with "polymath." A philomath is a seeker of knowledge and facts, while a polymath is a possessor of knowledge in multiple fields.

The shift in meaning for "mathema" is likely a result of the rapid categorization during the time of Plato and Aristotle of their "mathemata" in terms of education: arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music, which the Greeks found to create a "natural grouping" of mathematical (in our modern usage; "doctrina mathematica" for theirs) precepts.

Additional terms: philomathy (fil-O-math-ee), the practice of a love of learning or letters.

ee also

*Polymath
*Philosopher
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*Philomath, Georgia

External links

* [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=philomath Philomath on Dictionary.com]
* [http://mathforum.org/epigone/math-history-list/dwaydimpken Etymology of Mathematics]
* [http://www.gryphonflight.com/philosophy.shtml Philomathy on Gryphonflight.com]


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