A Manual of Greek MathematicsCourier Corporation, 29 dec 2003 - 576 pagina's This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Written by a distinguished scholar and mathematician, the well-written, nontechnical text is geared toward high school, college, and graduate students, teachers, and those seeking a historical perspective on mathematics. Topics include Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato's use and philosophy of mathematics, an in-depth analysis of Euclid's "Elements," the beginnings of Greek algebra and trigonometry, and other mathematical milestones. |
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... PLATO'S TIME 55 57 60 61 61 68 70 71 73 73 75 81 82 83 89 90 90 92 93 95 100 105 106 109 110 Theodorus of Cyrene . Theaetetus Archytas of Taras VII. SPECIAL. Anaxagoras Oenopides of Chios Democritus Hippias of Elis Hippocrates of Chios ...
... PLATO'S TIME 55 57 60 61 61 68 70 71 73 73 75 81 82 83 89 90 90 92 93 95 100 105 106 109 110 Theodorus of Cyrene . Theaetetus Archytas of Taras VII. SPECIAL. Anaxagoras Oenopides of Chios Democritus Hippias of Elis Hippocrates of Chios ...
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... PLATO TO EUCLID Plato and the philosophy of mathematics The hypotheses of mathematics T)efinitions . - - - Summary of the mathematics in Plato The five regular solids Geometric means - - - The two geometrical passages in the Meno ...
... PLATO TO EUCLID Plato and the philosophy of mathematics The hypotheses of mathematics T)efinitions . - - - Summary of the mathematics in Plato The five regular solids Geometric means - - - The two geometrical passages in the Meno ...
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Sir Thomas L. Heath. IX. X. XI. Successors of Plato Heraclides of Pontus. EUDOxUS of Cnidos - Hypothesis of concentric spheres Theory of proportion - The Method of Exhaustion . Zeno's paradoxes Aristotle - - Sphaeric. Autolycus of Pitane ...
Sir Thomas L. Heath. IX. X. XI. Successors of Plato Heraclides of Pontus. EUDOxUS of Cnidos - Hypothesis of concentric spheres Theory of proportion - The Method of Exhaustion . Zeno's paradoxes Aristotle - - Sphaeric. Autolycus of Pitane ...
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