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Mathematicians
Often, to completely understand the importance of a mathematical theory, it's essential to know about the person who developed it. This category is where all questions about historically significant mathematicians should be asked.
6,570 Questions
What are Bertrand Russell's 10 commandments of philosophy?
It has been said that Bertrand Russell, a prominent 20th century philosopher (particularly for his work in analytic philosophy and logic) made this highly interesting list of commandments for intellectual independence.
- Do not feel certain of anything.
- Do not feel it's worthwhile to hold on to a belief by concealing contrary evidence, for that evidence will surely come to light.
- Never discourage thinking (in a philosophical sense.)
- Overcome opposition via argument, not force. A victory based upon force is unreal and illusionary.
- Have no respect for the authority of others, for there will always be counter-authorities.
- Don't use force to suppress opinions which you think are dangerous, for if you do they will surely suppress you.
- Don't fear being different and eccentric, for every mainstream idea was at one time eccentric and different.
- Find pleasure in intelligent, not passive, agreement.
- Be scrupulously truthful, even when the truth is inconvenient, for it is always more inconvenient when you try to conceal truth.
- Don't feel envious of the happiness of those living in a fool's paradise, for only a fool would see it as true happiness.
Who is Abu Ja'far Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi?
Al-Khwarizmi (Mohammad ebne Mūsā Khwārazmī محمد بن موسی خوارزمی) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer. He was born around 780 in Khwārizm, then part of the Persian Empire (now Khiva, Uzbekistan) and died around 850. He worked most of his life as a scholar in the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.
His Algebra was the first book on the systematic solution of linear and quadratic equations. Consequently he is considered by many to be the father of algebra, a title some scholars assign to Diophantus. Latin translations of his Arithmetic, on the Indian numerals, introduced the decimal positional number system to the Western world in the twelfth century. He revised and updated Ptolemy's Geography as well as writing several works on astronomy and astrology.
His contributions not only made a great impact on mathematics, but on language as well. The word algebra is derived from al-jabr, one of the two operations used to solve quadratic equations, as described in his book.
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What new political ideas did Rene descartes contribute?
Rene Descartes is credited with being the first modern rationalist, following in the footsteps of Plato and Aristotle. Despite this, Descartes was never very vocal when it came to politics, but this didn't stop people from proclaiming him as the inspiration for the French Revolution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Awards won by ernest Hemingway?
Ernest Hemingway won a Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. He also won a Nobel Prize for literature for this book.
John Dunlop invented the pneumatic (inflatable) rubber tyre. Originally developed for his son's tricycle, the pneumatic tyre was later developed for commercial use in cars and larger vehicles.
Who are the top 5 mathematicians in south Africa?
Paul Larido (Radmaste)
Mamokgethi Setati (Marang)
Jackie Scheiber (Radmaste)
Phoenix Cassidy Moteke (Learnscapes)
Aarnout Brombacher (Brombacher & Associates)
What were Rene Descartes personality traits?
Descartes was a very friendly man and very intellectually open; he had close personal relationships with his family members, exemplified by his sadness over the death of his young daughter. As he was very religious, Descartes sought to reconcile his faith with his scientific and philosophical discoveries.
John Napier was born, lived, and died in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier is most famous for being the one to invent logarithms. He attended school at the University of St. Andrews.
Where did Leonardo da Vinci's dad sent Leonardo to study?
At the age of 15 Leonardo had already mastered skills in the fine arts and the young man was sent to Florence to work as an apprentice in the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio
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What year was Eagles Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 released?
... in large measure to buy the band extra time to finish Hotel California, released later the same year.
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What are the interesting things John Forbes Nash Jr did?
he did some weird math, you can see it on Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
David Hilbert died on February 14, 1943 at the age of 81.
Does John Forbes Nash Jr have children?
maybe he get insert into the jail or rumours had said that he get offer at Harvard University From ,anynomous
Bertrand Russell is from one of the finest writer in British history. He was famous for giving positive motivation in his writing, spreading love and ultimate peace was his key focus point, according to me his best piece was in "Conquest of of Happiness"
Why should schools keep related art classes?
i think we should just pu it as a curiculum class so students that dont like art dont do what the dont want to do and for the students that do want to do it can go and for the better the students that pay to go acts as a fund raiser
How did René Descartes change the world?
He discovered the formulas for possible algebraic geometry, including the unknown variables, x, y, and z, and the known variables, a, b, and c. If you're having trouble in algebra, now you know who discovered it! :)
