Infinitesimal: How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World
Amir Alexander tells the story of infinitesimals, a controversial mathematical theory that provoked deep debate and helped shape the modern world. Blending mathematical history with intellectual history, the book explores how changing attitudes toward this idea influenced mathematics, science, and the ways people understand reality.
About This Book
Infinitesimal explores the history of a mathematical theory that was regarded as both powerful and dangerous.
Amir Alexander examines how debates over infinitesimals influenced the development of mathematics and broader intellectual life.
The book connects abstract mathematical ideas with changing views of science, knowledge, and the modern world.
It offers a historical account of how a controversial concept helped shape modern thought.
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