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Leibniz' attempts to prove the parallel postulate

Vincenzo De Risi

pp. 57-102

Abstract

After a sketch of Leibniz" epistemological views, we are now able to briefly discuss the properly mathematical texts that Leibniz devoted to the theory of parallels and the proof of the Parallel Postulate. Given the epistemological relevance of the system of (real) definitions in Leibniz" geometry, however, it may be of some use to mention the most important characterizations that Leibniz employed in defining the basic geometrical terms.

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Risi Vincenzo De, De Risi Vincenzo (2016) Leibniz on the parallel postulate and the foundations of geometry: the unpublished manuscripts. Basel, Birkhäuser.

Pages: 57-102

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-19863-7_4

Full citation:

De Risi Vincenzo (2016) Leibniz' attempts to prove the parallel postulate, In: Leibniz on the parallel postulate and the foundations of geometry, Basel, Birkhäuser, 57–102.