The Mathematical Repository, Vol. 1: Containing Many Ingenious and Useful Essays and Extracts, With a Collection of Problems and Solutions, Selected ... Works of Those Who Are Eminent in the Math - Softcover

T. Leybourn

 
9781334014680: The Mathematical Repository, Vol. 1: Containing Many Ingenious and Useful Essays and Extracts, With a Collection of Problems and Solutions, Selected ... Works of Those Who Are Eminent in the Math

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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the geometrical approach the ancient Greeks took to mathematical subjects, shedding light on a foundational period in the history of mathematics. The author covers topics from ancient Greek geometry like planar geometry, geometric constructions, areas, and volumes of solids, while also connecting the subject to its historical and philosophical context. Through this analysis, the book gives readers a deep understanding of the development of geometric ideas and the role geometry played in ancient Greek thought, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, mathematics, or philosophy.

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9780484913584: The Mathematical Repository, Vol. 1: Containing Many Ingenious and Useful Essays and Extracts, With a Collection of Problems and Solutions, Selected ... Works of Those Who Are Eminent in the Math

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ISBN 10:  0484913581 ISBN 13:  9780484913584
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