The Life and Achievements of Hypatia of Alexandria

Hypatia of Alexandria was a 4th-century Platonist philosopher specializing in mathematics. She was the daughter of Theon of Alexandria, a mathematician known for his work on Euclid's Elements. Hypatia's expertise extended beyond mathematics, as she also taught the thought of Plato and Aristotle to her students. Despite the scarcity of sources about her life, Hypatia's reputation in Alexandria was highly regarded. She succeeded her father as the leader of a prominent Alexandrian Platonist school and published numerous important mathematical works. Her life and teachings shed light on educational norms and the coexistence of different religious beliefs in late antique Alexandria.