Mathematics Summary

Mathematics The invention and ideas of many mathematicians and scientists led to the development of the computer, which today is used for mathematical teaching purposes in the kindergarten to college ... Read more

Negative Discoveries While solving problems and constructing proofs, mathematicians use many different approaches. A common technique for proving a statement is by contradiction. In this approach, it ... Read more

Overview: Mathematics 700-1449 During the classical period of mathematics in the ancient world, many fundamental branches of mathematics originated and were developed to a remarkable degree. However, ... Read more

Overview: Mathematics 1700-1799 Following on the resounding successes of the preceding century, eighteenth-century mathematics not only continued to break important new ground, but also paused to cons... Read more

Overview: Mathematics 1900-1949 Abstraction and generalization have often been useful elements of the mathematician's toolkit. They gained in prominence in the nineteenth century and became per... Read more

Should Mathematics Be Pursued for Its Own Sake, Not for Its Social Utility? Viewpoint: Yes, mathematics should be pursued for its own sake, as doing so will eventually present practical benefits to so... Read more