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Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego Jun 2002

History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego

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The main goal of this essay is to discuss, informally, an intuitive approach to the history of mathematics as an academic discipline. The initial point of departure includes the analysis of some traditional definitions of the concept of 'history' taken from standard dictionaries. This concise dissection attempts to suggest the complexity of the discipline.


Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell May 2001

Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell

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No abstract provided.


A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain May 2001

A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain

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No abstract provided.


An Informal History Of Classical Rhetoric For Mathematicians (Plato And Aristotle), Phillip Keith, Sandra Z. Keith Jul 1999

An Informal History Of Classical Rhetoric For Mathematicians (Plato And Aristotle), Phillip Keith, Sandra Z. Keith

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No abstract provided.


Leibniz: His Philosophy And His Calculi, Eric Ditwiler Mar 1999

Leibniz: His Philosophy And His Calculi, Eric Ditwiler

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No abstract provided.


Al-Khawarizmi's Algebra: The First Paradigm In Algebra, Murad Jurdak Jul 1997

Al-Khawarizmi's Algebra: The First Paradigm In Algebra, Murad Jurdak

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No abstract provided.