This book delves into the historical and philosophical examination of arithmetic, opening it up to readers from all walks of life. The author traces the development of the subject, discussing the ancient Greek fascination with the concept of number and moving through medieval Islamic scholarship and the European Renaissance. Using fascinating examples, the author illustrates how arithmetic has been used to solve real-world problems throughout history. This book also examines the theoretical underpinnings of the subject, exploring the ideas of number systems, and the nature of truth, and proof. By drawing on sources across a variety of cultures, this book offers a fresh and exciting perspective on a subject that has long been considered dry and technical. The author's enthusiasm for the subject shines through on every page, making this book a pleasure to read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of mathematics.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and philosophical examination of arithmetic, opening it up to readers from all walks of life. The author traces the development of the subject, discussing the ancient Greek fascination with the concept of number and moving through medieval Islamic scholarship and the European Renaissance. Using fascinating examples, the author illustrates how arithmetic has been used to solve real-world problems throughout history. This book also examines the theoretical underpinnings of the subject, exploring the ideas of number systems, and the nature of truth, and proof. By drawing on sources across a variety of cultures, this book offers a fresh and exciting perspective on a subject that has long been considered dry and technical. The author's enthusiasm for the subject shines through on every page, making this book a pleasure to read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of mathematics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333187385_0
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