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Karenleigh A. Overmann, "The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East" (Gorgias Press, 2024)
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Reinterpreting the Origin of Numbers: From Material Devices to Abstract Concepts
This chapter investigates the notion that numbers originated from physical counting tools rather than abstract philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of material devices in shaping our understanding of quantity and the evolution of numerical concepts.
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