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The book explores fundamental mathematical concepts through 53 problems from Alcuin of York's ninth-century text, Propositiones ad acuendos juvenes. It highlights the educational approach of Alcuin, a renowned medieval cleric, using these engaging problems to sharpen the minds of young learners. By combining historical context with practical exercises, the work serves as both a mathematical guide and a glimpse into medieval educational methods.
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Alcuin's Recreational Mathematics, Marcel Danesi
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Alcuin's Recreational Mathematics
- Subtitle
- River Crossings and other Timeless Puzzles
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marcel Danesi
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780198925309
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- The book explores fundamental mathematical concepts through 53 problems from Alcuin of York's ninth-century text, Propositiones ad acuendos juvenes. It highlights the educational approach of Alcuin, a renowned medieval cleric, using these engaging problems to sharpen the minds of young learners. By combining historical context with practical exercises, the work serves as both a mathematical guide and a glimpse into medieval educational methods.