THE EPICUREAN POSITION ON MATHEMATICS

THE EPICUREAN POSITION ON MATHEMATICS

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Συγγραφέας: Aristidou, Michael

Περιγραφή

In this small book, I provide a comprehensive summary of the discussion on the Epicurean critique of mathematics and in particular of Euclid’s geometry. I examine the methodological critique of the Epicureans on mathematics and I assess whether a mathematical atomism was proposed, and carefully consider its implications. Finally, I examine the Epicurean philosophical stance on mathematics and evaluate whether it was on target or not. This book stands alone as a short analysis of the Epicurean critique of Euclid’s geometry, though it could easily serve as a companion book to a textbook on ancient Greek...
ISBN978-618-5469-49-8
Barcode9786185469498
Ημ. Έκδοσης2020-05-01
ΕξώφυλλοΜαλακό εξώφυλλο
Σελίδες112
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