Foundations of Mathematics: 1800 to 1900
โ Michael J. Bradley
๐ Library
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2006
๐ Facts on File
๐ English
During the 16th and 17th centuries, mathematicians developed a wealth of new ideas but had not carefully employed accurate definitions, proofs, or procedures to document and implement them. However, in the early 19th century, mathematicians began to recognize the need to precisely define their terms