The Shaping of Deduction in Greek Mathematics

A Study in Cognitive History

Autori

• Reviel Netz

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Logica
• Matematica

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Focusing on the evolution of deductive argument in classical Greek mathematics, the book delves into the unique practices of the era, particularly the use of lettered diagrams and a structured, formulaic language. It highlights how these elements contributed to a significant advancement in human intellectual history, providing insights into the methodologies that shaped mathematical reasoning in ancient Greece.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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