Greek science refers to the body of knowledge and inquiry developed in ancient Greece, particularly from the 6th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It laid the foundations for various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Notable figures such as Pythagoras, Euclid, and Hippocrates made significant contributions that influenced later scientific thought. The Greeks emphasized observation and reasoning, moving away from mythological explanations of natural phenomena. They sought to understand the world through rational inquiry and empirical evidence, leading to advancements like the heliocentric model proposed by Aristarchus and the principles of geometry established by Euclid.