Some important points to revise from the chapter are: Some of Euclid’s axioms are: (1) Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another. (2) If equals are added to equals, the wholes ...
My math history class is currently studying non-Euclidean geometry, which means we've studied quite a few "proofs" of Euclid's fifth postulate, also known as the parallel postulate. If you're enjoying ...
THIS is a philosophical thesis by a writer who is really familiar with the subject of non-Euclidean geometry, and as such it is well worth reading. The first three chapters are historical; the ...