Some Ideas on the Genesis of the Infinitesimal Calculus

Authors

  • Alejandro Ortiz Fernández Sección Matemática. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17268/sel.mat.2021.01.16

Keywords:

Calculus, exhaution, derivative, integral, quadrature, limit

Abstract

Via historical examples we will show some ideas and methods of mathematicians that contributed to the creation of the infinitesimal calculus.

References

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Gonzales P. Arquímedes y los Orígenes del Cálculo Integral. Nivola. 29. España. 2008.

Gonzales P. Orígenes y Evolución Histórica del Cálculo Infinitesimal. Internet.

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Published

2021-07-29

How to Cite

Ortiz Fernández, A. (2021). Some Ideas on the Genesis of the Infinitesimal Calculus. Selecciones Matemáticas, 8(01), 173 - 195. https://doi.org/10.17268/sel.mat.2021.01.16

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 01 (2021): January-July

Section

Mathematics' Teaching

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