This is the last of eleven Letters of Euler I will rewrite and post on the subject of infinitesimals (the infinitely small), an idea that is fundamental to a good understanding of calculus. Yes, this is the eleventh letter on infinitesimals, but letter XVII=17 in Volume 2 of Euler's book. Click here to read the … Continue reading Letters of Euler to a German Princess, Vol. II, Letter XVII
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Letters of Euler to a German Princess, Vol. II, Letter XVI
This is the tenth of eleven Letters of Euler I will rewrite and post on the subject of infinitesimals (the infinitely small), an idea that is fundamental to a good understanding of calculus. Yes, this is the tenth letter on infinitesimals, but letter XVI=16 in Volume 2 of Euler's book. Click here to read the … Continue reading Letters of Euler to a German Princess, Vol. II, Letter XVI
Letters of Euler to a German Princess, Vol. II, Letter XV
This is the ninth of eleven Letters of Euler I will rewrite and post on the subject of infinitesimals (the infinitely small), an idea that is fundamental to a good understanding of calculus. Yes, this is the ninth letter on infinitesimals, but letter XV=15 in Volume 2 of Euler's book. Click here to read the … Continue reading Letters of Euler to a German Princess, Vol. II, Letter XV
Will the real Francis Bacon please stand up?
Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is considered by many as the founder of the scientific method, which is basically an organized way for us humans to attempt to answer questions about the Created order. A lawyer and a statesman, his greatest passion was in finding ways to improve and extend human knowledge, and this is seen in … Continue reading Will the real Francis Bacon please stand up?