Description
Attempts to precisely determine the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius or to accurately establish the area of a circle (the quadrature of the circle) have accompanied human culture and civilization since its very beginnings. The author of the book places the various stages of knowledge development on this issue within the context of the overall development of mathematical thought as well as the general cultural and political framework of the respective era. He expresses very personal opinions on various personalities and the times in which they lived at several points. The reader may not always agree with them, but their provocative nature contributes to the book's interest and makes the reading even more engaging. Through the problem of the number Pi, this book demonstrates the fascinating journey of humanity in the pursuit of knowledge. It shows that mathematics is not boring; it conceals a thrilling adventure of the spirit.
Information
Author: Beckmann Petr
Language: Czech
Publication date: April 12, 2021
Manufacturer: Středisko spol. činností AV ČR, v. v. i.
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 232
ISBN/EAN: 9788020031334