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A Delicate Balance: Global Perspectives on Innovation and Tradition in the History of MathematicsSome Distinctive Features of Ancient Chinese Mathematics: A Brief Introduction and Comparison with Its Greek Counterpart

A Delicate Balance: Global Perspectives on Innovation and Tradition in the History of... [What distinctive features does ancient Chinese mathematics possess? To answer this question, it is helpful to make a comparison with another familiar system of knowledge from the past. The ideal candidate for this purpose is, without doubt, ancient Greek mathematics, which not only exemplifies a paradigm for mathematical works in the West but also represents the pinnacle of spiritual achievement in ancient Greece. Another reason for such a comparison, however, stems from mathematics education. For today we still encounter a standard myth: the claim that the remarkable achievements of contemporary mathematics are solely due to a certain “Royal Road” first pioneered by the ancient Greeks.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Delicate Balance: Global Perspectives on Innovation and Tradition in the History of MathematicsSome Distinctive Features of Ancient Chinese Mathematics: A Brief Introduction and Comparison with Its Greek Counterpart

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
ISBN
978-3-319-12029-4
Pages
311 –320
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-12030-0_13
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[What distinctive features does ancient Chinese mathematics possess? To answer this question, it is helpful to make a comparison with another familiar system of knowledge from the past. The ideal candidate for this purpose is, without doubt, ancient Greek mathematics, which not only exemplifies a paradigm for mathematical works in the West but also represents the pinnacle of spiritual achievement in ancient Greece. Another reason for such a comparison, however, stems from mathematics education. For today we still encounter a standard myth: the claim that the remarkable achievements of contemporary mathematics are solely due to a certain “Royal Road” first pioneered by the ancient Greeks.]

Published: May 13, 2015

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