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Mathematics in the modern age - The 19th century: Revolution or evolution?

Professor Robin Wilson · Gresham College

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What is a number? Can you solve a quintic equation? Is Euclid true? And is the calculus correct? The 19th century witnessed major breakthroughs in geometry, algebra and calculus, and a move 'back to basics'. But were these the results of continual change, or did they indicate a revolution in the subject?

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  1. Mathematics in the modern age - The 19th century: Revolution or evolution? 2006-10-25 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Robin Wilson
Year
2006
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics, History
Source
Gresham College
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