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Infinity in Greek Mathematics - Math History - NJ Wildberger

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This course examines Eudoxus's and Archimedes' contributions to ancient Greek mathematics, including formulas for areas and volumes, parabolic geometry, Heron's formula, hydrostatics, and the principle of the lever.

Syllabus

Introduction
The trajectory of mathematics
The ancient Greeks
Natural numbers
Archimedes
Eudoxus
Parabola
Archimede
Mechanical genius
Pi
Area and Volume
Herons Formula

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Insights into Mathematics

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