What does circa BCE mean?

What does circa BCE mean? Circa? Often dates will be preceded with a “c.” or a “ca.” These are abbreviations of the Latin word “circa” which means around, or approximately. We use this before a date to indicate that we do not know exactly when something happened, so c. 400 B.C.E. means approximately 400 years […]

Who developed mathematical proofs?

Who developed mathematical proofs? Euclid of Alexandria What is logic and proof in mathematics? Mathematics is really about proving general statements via arguments, usually called proofs. Logic is the study of what makes an argument good or bad. Mathematical logic is the subfield of philosophical logic devoted to logical systems that have been sufficiently formalized […]

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