In this paper we give a detailed account of Boscovich’s geometrical principle of continuity. We also compare his ideas with those of his forerunners and successors in order to underline the elements of novelty of his axiomatic approach to the subject, to cast some light on his possible sources of inspiration, and to investigate whether, and how, his ideas may have influenced those of other scholars.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2018 | |
Titolo: | Boscovich's geometrical principle of Continuity, and the "mysteries of the infinity" | |
Autori: | Del Centina, Andrea; Fiocca, Alessandra | |
Rivista: | HISTORIA MATHEMATICA | |
Keywords: | R. Boscovich, Principle of Geometrical Continuity, Conic Sections | |
Abstract in inglese: | In this paper we give a detailed account of Boscovich’s geometrical principle of continuity. We also compare his ideas with those of his forerunners and successors in order to underline the elements of novelty of his axiomatic approach to the subject, to cast some light on his possible sources of inspiration, and to investigate whether, and how, his ideas may have influenced those of other scholars. | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1016/j.hm.2018.02.002 | |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11392/2383920 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 03.1 Articolo su rivista |
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