That which has no part: Euclid’s definitions
Euclid’s definitions of point, line, and straightness allow a range of mathematical and philosophical interpretation. Historically, however, these definitions may not have been in the original text of the Elements at all. Regardless,
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Euclid’s definitions of point, line, and straightness allow a range of mathematical and philosophical interpretation. Historically, however, these definitions may not have been in the original text of the Elements at all. Regardless, the subtlety of defining fundamental concepts such as straightness is best seen by considering the geometry not only of a flat plane … <a href="https://intellectualmathematics.com/blog/that-which-has-no-part-euclids-definitions/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">That which has no part: Euclid’s definitions</span></a>