Principles of Geometry, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. F. Baker

9780265276877: Principles of Geometry, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026527687X ISBN 13: 9780265276877

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the foundations of geometry beyond distance and shapes.

This volume presents a fresh approach to geometric ideas, prioritizing relations and continuity over traditional notions of distance and congruence. It pairs geometric reasoning with algebraic symbolism to fix ideas and verify results, while introducing the possibility of imagining higher dimensions and imaginary elements as essential tools.

This edition aims to be self-contained, gradually building a coherent view of abstract geometry and its real‑world implications. It foregrounds a synthetic path while acknowledging the role of symbolic methods, and it explains why some ideas may appear unfamiliar at first but become clear through careful reasoning.

Replaces distance with a theory of related ranges and continuity, yet preserves rigorous proofs
Integrates algebraic symbolism to support geometric thinking and verification
Introduces the notion of imaginary elements as a legitimate part of the framework
Emphasizes the study of higher dimensions and their impact on curves and surfaces

Ideal for readers of rigorous introductory geometry who want a logically complete, concept‑driven path that blends synthetic and symbolic approaches.

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