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History of Geometry IV - The Emergence of Higher Dimensions - Sociology and Pure Maths

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This lecture examines why higher-dimensional geometry emerged in the 19th century and how it developed through projective geometry, cyclography, spaces of lines, and spaces of curves. It presents these ideas in a general, nontechnical way for learners interested in the history and development of geometry.

Syllabus

Introduction
Motivations for higher dimensional geometry
The projective line
Projective space
Space of circles in 2D cyclography
Space of lines in 3D Plucker
Space of curves planar

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