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Squaring the Circle

- The War between Hobbes and Wallis

About Squaring the Circle

This text presents an account of the argument between Thomas Hobbes and John Wallis, from the core mathematics to the broader issues. Their "battle of the books" illuminates the relationship between science and 17th-century debates over the limits of sovereign power and the existence of God.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226399003
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 433
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x229x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 602 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 22, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Squaring the Circle

This text presents an account of the argument between Thomas Hobbes and John Wallis, from the core mathematics to the broader issues. Their "battle of the books" illuminates the relationship between science and 17th-century debates over the limits of sovereign power and the existence of God.

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