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This book is a thorough review of the principles behind Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry with a special focus on Lobachevsky and Riemann's influential work on the topic. The author provides a survey of the foundational material and concepts before delving into more complex topics, offering a clear and accessible introduction to the subject for students and scholars alike. The book delves into the philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometry, demonstrating how it challenged the long-held belief that Euclidean geometry was an accurate description of the universe. Through a careful analysis of the development of non-Euclidean geometry, this book explores the nature of mathematical truth and the limits of human knowledge.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough review of the principles behind Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry with a special focus on Lobachevsky and Riemann's influential work on the topic. The author provides a survey of the foundational material and concepts before delving into more complex topics, offering a clear and accessible introduction to the subject for students and scholars alike. The book delves into the philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometry, demonstrating how it challenged the long-held belief that Euclidean geometry was an accurate description of the universe. Through a careful analysis of the development of non-Euclidean geometry, this book explores the nature of mathematical truth and the limits of human knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366005420_0
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