Leibniz on the Parallel Postulate and the Foundations of Geometry Th
This book offers a general introduction to the geometrical studies of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) and his mathematical epistemology. In particular, it focuses on his theory of parallel lines and his attempts to prove the famous Parallel Postulat
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Vincenzo De Risi
Leibniz on the Parallel Postulate and the Foundations of Geometry The Unpublished Manuscripts
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Vincenzo De Risi
Leibniz on the Parallel Postulate and the Foundations of Geometry The Unpublished Manuscripts
Vincenzo De Risi MPI for the History of Science Berlin, Germany
ISSN 1421-6329 ISSN 2296-6080 (electronic) Science Networks. Historical Studies ISBN 978-3-319-19862-0 ISBN 978-3-319-19863-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19863-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015960187
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Foreword
In this book, I provide an edition of Leibniz’ writings on the theory of parallels, which include several attempts to prove the Parallel Postul
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