Trends in German mathematics at the time of Descartes’ stay in southern Germany

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    • Pages: 45 to 67
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    • ISBN: 978-2-84516-354-6
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    • Creation date: 04-01-2011
    • Last update: 04-01-2011

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    This paper aims to explore different ways to detect and reconstruct mathematical trends in Germany at the time of Descartes’ stay. Such approaches lead eventually to a list of names, which includes those of Bramer, Bürgi, Kepler, Roth and Faulhaber.