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Author Peirce, Charles S

Title Algebra and Geometry
Published Berlin/Boston : De Gruyter, Inc., 2016

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Description 1 online resource (708 pages)
Contents Intro; Introduction; Contents; 1. Elements of Mathematics (165); Preface (1) (164); Preface (2) (94a); 1. Introduction, on Mathematics in General; 2. Sequences; 3. The Fundamental Operations in Algebra; 4. Factors; 5. Negative Numbers; 6. Fractional Quantities; 7. Simple Equations; 8. Ratios and Proportions; 9. Surds; 10. Topical Geometry; 11. Graphics and Perspective; 2. New Elements of Geometry Based on Benjamin Peirce's Works and Teachings (94); Preface; Book I. Fundamental Properties of Space; Book II. Topology; Book III. Graphics; Book IV. Metrics; 3. Topical Geometry (137)
Topical Geometry (137)4. Appendices; A. On the Quadratic Equation (86); B. Rational Fractions (278a fragment); C. Numerical Equations (69); D. [Additional Definitions] (from 166 and 150); E. [A Gloss. Elliptic, Hyperbolic, and Parabolic Measurement] (150); F.A Geometrico-Logical Discussion (126); G. [Projective Space] (part of 114); H. [Logic of Number -- Le Fevre] (229); I. [Additional Theorems] (150 and 266); J. Promptuarium of Analytical Geometry (part of 102); K. Pythagorean Triangles (109); L. Analysis of Time (part of 138); M. Plan of Geometry (132)
N. [Non-Euclidean Representation] (105)O. An Attempt to State Systematically the Doctrine of the Census in Geometrical Topics or Topical Geometry, More Commonly known as 'Topology'; Being, a Mathematico- Logical Recreation of C.S. Peirce. Following the Lead of J.B. Listing's Paper in the Göttinger Abhandlungen (from 145); P. ["Census" from Century Dictionary with Model]; Q. Chapter III The Nature of Logical Inquiry (608); R. Three Problems; S. Comments on Cayley's Memoir on Abstract Geometry from the Point of View of the Logic of Relatives (546); T. [Obituary. Prof. Arthur Cayley]
U. [From an Address to National Academy of Sciences] (95)Key to Greek Terms; Key to Contents of MS. 165; Key to Contents of MS. 94; Index of Names; Subject Index
Notes Print version record
Subject Algebra.
Geometry.
algebra.
geometry.
MATHEMATICS -- Essays.
MATHEMATICS -- Pre-Calculus.
MATHEMATICS -- Reference.
Algebra
Geometry
Form Electronic book
Author Eisele, Carolyn
ISBN 9783110818840
3110818841