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Diderot's 1772 collection delves into various mathematical disciplines, including geometry, algebra, calculus, and mechanics. His essays reflect a profound passion for mathematics, presenting complex theories in an accessible, conversational style. Each section focuses on a specific area, from Euclidean geometry and trigonometry to differential calculus and the principles of mechanics. This work not only showcases Diderot's intellectual curiosity but also serves as a significant contribution to the history of mathematics, appealing to both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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Memoires Sur Differens Sujets De Mathematiques (1772), Denis Diderot
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- Released
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- Title
- Memoires Sur Differens Sujets De Mathematiques (1772)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Denis Diderot
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9781104356989
- Category
- Philosophy, Mathematics
- Description
- Diderot's 1772 collection delves into various mathematical disciplines, including geometry, algebra, calculus, and mechanics. His essays reflect a profound passion for mathematics, presenting complex theories in an accessible, conversational style. Each section focuses on a specific area, from Euclidean geometry and trigonometry to differential calculus and the principles of mechanics. This work not only showcases Diderot's intellectual curiosity but also serves as a significant contribution to the history of mathematics, appealing to both scholars and enthusiasts alike.