A geometrical constructive approach to infinitesimal analysis: epistemological potential and boundaries of tractional motion. (English) Zbl 1431.01003
Lolli, Gabriele (ed.) et al., From logic to practice. Italian studies in the philosophy of mathematics. Cham: Springer. Boston Stud. Philos. Hist. Sci. 308, 3-21 (2015).
For the entire collection see [Zbl 1304.03007].
MSC:
| 01A05 | General histories, source books |
| 70-03 | History of mechanics of particles and systems |
| 26E40 | Constructive real analysis |
| 51P05 | Classical or axiomatic geometry and physics |
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