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Peirce on Infinitesimals.

Authors :
Sagal, P. T.
Source :
Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society. Spring1978, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p132. 4p.
Publication Year :
1978

Abstract

Highlights views by philosopher Charles S. Peirce on infinitesimals. Characteristics of the infinitesimal calculus; Criticism from Josiah Royce against Peirce regarding infinitesimals; Cause of the legitimization of the infinitesimals.

Subjects

Subjects :
*INFINITESIMAL geometry
*MATHEMATICS
*PHILOSOPHERS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00091774
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10077935

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