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Redefining geometrical exactness : Descartes' transformation of the early modern concept of construction /

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In his "Géométrie" of 1637 Descartes achieved a monumental innovation of mathematical techniques by introducing what is now called analytic geometry. Yet the key question of the book was foundational rather than technical: When are geometrical objects known with such clarity and distinctne...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bos, H. J. M.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [2001]
Series:Sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences.
Subjects:
Descartes, René, > 1596-1650.
Geometrical constructions > History > 17th century.
Geometry > History > 17th century.
Geometrical constructions.
Geometry.
1600 - 1699
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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