The World of Mathematics

abstract Alfred North Whitehead algebra analytical analytical geometry Archimedes arithmetic astronomical Bertrand Russell calculation called Cayley century circle cross-ratio cube curve defined definition Desargues Descartes difficult digits Diophantus discovered discovery distance earth Egyptian Egyptian mathematics equal equation Euclid Euclidean geometry Euler example expressed fact field figure finally find finding finger finite first five fixed fluid fluxions friends Gauss given Greek ideas infinite infinitesimal influence integers interest invented Kepler later Leibniz logic mathe mathematicians mathematics matics matter means method motion multiplied nature never Newton non-Euclidean geometry orbit philosophy physical plane polygon problem projective geometry proof proved Pythagoras rational numbers reason reflection regular polygon result right angles Russell scientific sides significance space sphere square straight line sufficient supposed surface Sylvester symmetry theorem theory of numbers things thought tion triangle University velocity Whitehead write