Explore a thought-provoking seminar on the historical and philosophical aspects of Euclid's fourth postulate in mathematics. Delve into the classical problem of whether this postulate, stating "all right angles are equal to one another," can be proven within Euclid's constructive framework. Examine the nature of the problem, its historical context, and discover an original, positive answer presented by Dr. Marco Panza. Gain insights from this interdisciplinary discussion that bridges mathematics, history, and philosophy, offered as part of the Orange County Inland Empire (OCIE) Seminar series in History and Philosophy of Mathematics at Chapman University.
The Conundrum of the Fourth Postulate - Euclid's Geometry Revisited
Schmid College, Chapman University via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
The Condundrum of the Fourth Postulate (with Marco Panza, Professor of Mathematics)
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Schmid College, Chapman University
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