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Euclid's Elements

In Our Time

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Debate on the Presence of Algebra and Algorithms in Euclid's Elements

Exploring the notable omission of algebra, algorithms, zero, and negative numbers in Euclid's Elements, sparking a scholarly debate on the presence of algebraic elements in book two and the historical relevance of Euclid's mathematical contributions.

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