Leibniz on Binary
Title | Leibniz on Binary PDF eBook |
Author | Lloyd Strickland |
Publisher | MIT Press |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2022-11-15 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 0262544342 |
The first collection of Leibniz’s key writings on the binary system, newly translated, with many previously unpublished in any language. The polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716) is known for his independent invention of the calculus in 1675. Another major—although less studied—mathematical contribution by Leibniz is his invention of binary arithmetic, the representational basis for today’s digital computing. This book offers the first collection of Leibniz’s most important writings on the binary system, all newly translated by the authors with many previously unpublished in any language. Taken together, these thirty-two texts tell the story of binary as Leibniz conceived it, from his first youthful writings on the subject to the mature development and publication of the binary system. As befits a scholarly edition, Strickland and Lewis have not only returned to Leibniz’s original manuscripts in preparing their translations, but also provided full critical apparatus. In addition to extensive annotations, each text is accompanied by a detailed introductory “headnote” that explains the context and content. Additional mathematical commentaries offer readers deep dives into Leibniz’s mathematical thinking. The texts are prefaced by a lengthy and detailed introductory essay, in which Strickland and Lewis trace Leibniz’s development of binary, place it in its historical context, and chart its posthumous influence, most notably on shaping our own computer age.
Leibniz on Binary
Title | Leibniz on Binary PDF eBook |
Author | Gottfried Wilhelm Freiherr von Leibniz |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Binary system (Mathematics) |
ISBN | 9780262372138 |
"Among his extraordinary mathematical and philosophical achievements, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) invented binary arithmetic, the representational basis for today's world of digital computing and communications. This book will be the first to make a selection of his writings available in English. Strickland and Lewis provide an accessible introduction to Leibniz through some twenty mostly unpublished manuscripts dealing with binary notation, algorithms for binary arithmetic, and related topics. The book includes an introduction analyzing the history of the binary system and Leibniz's claim to priority and short introductions to each of the chapters"--
Leibniz on Binary
Title | Leibniz on Binary PDF eBook |
Author | Lloyd Strickland |
Publisher | MIT Press |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2022-10-25 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 0262372126 |
The first collection of Leibniz’s key writings on the binary system, newly translated, with many previously unpublished in any language. The polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716) is known for his independent invention of the calculus in 1675. Another major—although less studied—mathematical contribution by Leibniz is his invention of binary arithmetic, the representational basis for today’s digital computing. This book offers the first collection of Leibniz’s most important writings on the binary system, all newly translated by the authors with many previously unpublished in any language. Taken together, these thirty-two texts tell the story of binary as Leibniz conceived it, from his first youthful writings on the subject to the mature development and publication of the binary system. As befits a scholarly edition, Strickland and Lewis have not only returned to Leibniz’s original manuscripts in preparing their translations, but also provided full critical apparatus. In addition to extensive annotations, each text is accompanied by a detailed introductory “headnote” that explains the context and content. Additional mathematical commentaries offer readers deep dives into Leibniz’s mathematical thinking. The texts are prefaced by a lengthy and detailed introductory essay, in which Strickland and Lewis trace Leibniz’s development of binary, place it in its historical context, and chart its posthumous influence, most notably on shaping our own computer age.
The Early Mathematical Manuscripts of Leibniz
Title | The Early Mathematical Manuscripts of Leibniz PDF eBook |
Author | Gottfried Wilhelm Freiherr von Leibniz |
Publisher | |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 1920 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN |
Leibniz
Title | Leibniz PDF eBook |
Author | George MacDonald Ross |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Leven en werk van de Duitse natuurkundige en wijsgeer Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716).
Randomness and Complexity
Title | Randomness and Complexity PDF eBook |
Author | Cristian Calude |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Pages | 466 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9812770828 |
The book is a collection of papers written by a selection of eminent authors from around the world in honour of Gregory Chaitin's 60th birthday. This is a unique volume including technical contributions, philosophical papers and essays.
History of Binary and Other Nondecimal Numeration
Title | History of Binary and Other Nondecimal Numeration PDF eBook |
Author | Anton Glaser |
Publisher | |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN |