Mathematike

A civilization is like a great river flowing through time, nourished and strengthened by many rich tributaries from other cultures. Let us project our imagination backward to a few thousand years. We are invited by the mathematics society of Greece, the birthplace of many mythical gods. We ask them a simple question: "Who created mathematics?" They respond "Mathematics begins with this half-mythical figure of Pythagoras. Science Begins with him. Western philosophy begins with him. He is even the first to use the word mathematike. Before him there was only mathemata, which meant knowledge or learning in general."
Marvin Gamble's Math History website
1 Comments:
I wish I knew the authors -- they make fascinating reading !
I came upon the site as I searched for items to add sparkle to a boring university Power-point -- subject "Maths across the world" for non-specialist student-teachers.
Whoever you are -- any info would be appreciated. I've lots of pattern-examples from India and N.Africa but I'm looking for something " different"
Tom Balmer
12:58 PM
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