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Mathematical Concepts and Proofs from Nicole Oresme: Using the History of Calculus to Teach Mathematics

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Babb, Jeff

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http://hdl.handle.net/10680/1319

Date

2005

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10.1007/s11191-004-7937-y

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Babb, Jeff. "Mathematical Concepts and Proofs from Nicole Oresme: Using the History of Calculus to Teach Mathematics." Science & Education (2005), 14:443–456. DOI 10.1007/s11191-004-7937-y.

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This paper examines the mathematical work of the French bishop, Nicole Oresme (c. 1323–1382), and his contributions towards the development of the concept of graphing functions and approaches to investigating infinite series. The historical importance and pedagogical value of his work will be considered in the context of an undergraduate course on the history of calculus.

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