2006-06-14 04:07:13 · 3 answers · asked by Nilanjan D 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
An Archimedean point is a hypothetical vantage point from which an observer can objectively perceive the subject of inquiry, with a view of totality. The ideal of "removing oneself" from the object of study so that one can see it in relation to all other things, but remain independent of them, is described by a view from an Archimedean point.
The expression comes from 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.
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2006-06-14 04:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by hutson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Archimedean point is a hypothetical vantage point from which an observer can objectively perceive the subject of inquiry, with a view of totality. The ideal of "removing oneself" from the object of study so that one can see it in relation to all other things, but remain independent of them, is described by a view from an Archimedean point.
The expression comes from 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.
2006-06-14 04:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refears to Archimeades the greek god and is a navigational tool to look for in the sky.
2006-06-14 04:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by fairy_dust_xo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋