The notion of mathematics -- an historico-epistemological approach using Kaspar Schott's Encyclopedia of all mathematical sciences (Q2866443)

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    The notion of mathematics -- an historico-epistemological approach using Kaspar Schott's Encyclopedia of all mathematical sciences
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6238273

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      13 December 2013
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      Jesuits and mathematics
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      mathematical encyclopedia
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      Kaspar Schott
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      The notion of mathematics -- an historico-epistemological approach using Kaspar Schott's Encyclopedia of all mathematical sciences (English)
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      The author gives us an outline of Kaspar Schott's encyclopedic \textit{Cursus mathematicus}, first published in 1661, wherein he stressed the utility of mathematics and its role in the order of the divine creation. Schott was a German Jesuit and his work was after the Society of Jesus scientific and educational engagement, the \textit{ordo studiorum}, whose main mathematical leader was Christoph Clavius (1537--1612).
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