Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences: Text, Translation, Commentary

Sidoli, Nathan; Isahaya, Yoichi

This book provides a critical edition, translation, and study of the version of Euclid’s treatise made by Thābit ibn Qurra, which is the earliest Arabic version that we have in its entirety. This monograph study examines the conceptual differences between the Greek and Arabic versions of the treatise, beginning with a discussion of the concept of "given" as it was developed by Greek mathematicians. This is followed by a short account of the various medieval versions of the text and a discussion of the manuscripts used in this volume. Finally, the Arabic text and an English translation are provided, followed by a critical commentary.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-09-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319946603

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-94661-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 368