Essay on mathematical teratology (Q2849098)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6208357
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    Essay on mathematical teratology
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6208357

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      16 September 2013
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      exceptional objects in mathematics
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      Essay on mathematical teratology (English)
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      This interesting article describes a number of extremal or pathological objects and intuitive ideas, mainly in the analysis of the nineteenth century, and their significance for the development of mathematics. They often determined the limitations of validity of general theorems, and helped towards our understanding. A useful list of references is added. A comparison with natural sciences is also included, commented by some views of Leibniz.NEWLINENEWLINEFor the entire collection see [Zbl 1236.03004].
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