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CATEGORIES:History of mathematics and science
SUMMARY:History of mathematics for mathmos 16 - Piers Burs
 ill-Hall
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DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of a lecture course. Wait\, don'
 t go! We are very chill: no syllabus\, no exams\, 
 and quality banter. The aim is to give a fairly re
 laxed overview of the history of Western mathemati
 cal ideas\, from Greece via Islam into the Enlight
 enment\, with the potential to cover aspects of th
 e late 18th and the 19th century towards the end.\
 n\nThe course presumes no particular or strong mat
 hematical background (it is presupposed that most 
 of the students are mathmos or equivalent\, but if
  you are a sociologist\, you can surely emulate ma
 thmo behaviour). The focus is more about mathemati
 cal ideas and styles\, and the historical influenc
 es on\, and influences of mathematics on its conte
 mporary world. Knowledge of history is also not ex
 pected\, but we cannot guarantee that you will not
  obtain some. A good sense of humour is required. 
 \n\nThis year we are not allowed to give the lectu
 res at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. The l
 ectures therefore take place in the Lecture Block\
 , Room 12. We are very grateful that the Universit
 y through these rooms supports the teaching of the
  history of mathematics.\n\n*Today's topic:* tba
LOCATION:Lecture Block\, Room 12\, Sidgwick Site
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