1830–1930: a century of geometry

epistemology, history and mathematics

Edited by
Luciano Boi, Dominique Flament, Jean-Michel Salanskis

Lecture Notes in Physics | 402

Springer

1992

Abstract

In the first half of the 19th century geometry changed radically, and withina century it helped to revolutionize both mathematics and physics. It also put the epistemology and the philosophy of science on a new footing. In this volume a sound overview of this development is given by leading mathematicians, physicists, philosophers, and historians of science. This interdisciplinary approach gives this collection a unique character. It can be used by scientists and students, but it also addresses a general readership.