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Some problems in this [Rhind] papyrus seem to imply a rudimentary knowledge of proportion.
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A History of Mathematics |
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Like Egyptian geometry, the geometry of the Pythagoreans is much concerned with areas.
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A History of Mathematics |
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What the Pythagorean method of proof was has been a favourite topic for conjecture.
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A History of Mathematics |
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Among the later Pythagoreans, Philolaus and Archytas are the most prominent.
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A History of Mathematics |
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Diogenes Laertius describes Eudoxus as astronomer, physician, legislator, as well as geometer.
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A History of Mathematics |
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There are no absolutes... in mathematics or in its history.
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History of mathematics |
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In mathematics the art of asking questions is more valuable than solving problems.
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History of mathematics |
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I would rather discover a single [geometrical] demonstration than become king of the Persians.
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History of mathematics |