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Focusing on the evolution of deductive reasoning in classical Greek mathematics, this book delves into the specific practices that shaped this intellectual milestone. It highlights the significance of lettered diagrams and the structured, formulaic language employed by Greek mathematicians, offering insights into how these methods contributed to the development of mathematical thought.
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The Shaping of Deduction in Greek Mathematics, Reviel Netz
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- 2003
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- Title
- The Shaping of Deduction in Greek Mathematics
- Subtitle
- A Study in Cognitive History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Reviel Netz
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780521622790
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of deductive reasoning in classical Greek mathematics, this book delves into the specific practices that shaped this intellectual milestone. It highlights the significance of lettered diagrams and the structured, formulaic language employed by Greek mathematicians, offering insights into how these methods contributed to the development of mathematical thought.