Albert the Great on Mathematical Quantities

Albert the Great presented a theory of mathematical practice strongly guided by Al-Naiziri’s commentary on Euclid’s Elements. Although a strong influence of Boethius’ view on Mathematics as a separated from movement science would be expected in a thirteenth-century philosopher, Albert had provided a...

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Published in:Revista portuguesa de filosofia 2017-12, Vol.73 (3/4), p.1191-1202
Main Author: DA SILVA, MARCO AURÉLIO OLIVEIRA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Geometric lines
Geometric planes
Geometric translations
Geometry
Mathematical objects
Mathematical surfaces
Metaphysics
Physics
Platonism
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Summary:Albert the Great presented a theory of mathematical practice strongly guided by Al-Naiziri’s commentary on Euclid’s Elements. Although a strong influence of Boethius’ view on Mathematics as a separated from movement science would be expected in a thirteenth-century philosopher, Albert had provided a relevant role for the moving point, at least apparently in the mathematical construction stage. Therefore, one may observe Albert trying to reconcile Boethius’ mathematical view with Al-Naiziri’s movement role in constructing mathematical objects.
ISSN:0870-5283
2183-461X
DOI:10.17990/RPF/2017_73_3_1191