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Euclid and the Elements [Pdf]
A brief biographical sketch of Euclid contained in an extensive discussion of his Elements.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
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Wolfram Math World: Euclid: The Elements
The classic treatise in geometry written by Euclid is presented in English. It is the textbook used for more than 1,000 years in western Europe.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
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Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Postulates
This site from MathWorld.com provides a listing of the postulates of Euclid and a brief discussion on the validity of the fifth postulate.
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Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Theorems
This site from MathWorld.com provides a description of the theorems of Euclid and his theories of prime and composite numbers.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Euclid's Geometry: History and Practice
This is a set of four lessons on Euclid's Elements. The lessons include a short history, assignments, essay questions and a quiz.
Clark University
Clark University: Euclid's Elements
A review of the 13 books of Euclid's "Elements" text can be found here. Each of the chapters are broken down into definitions, propositions, and common notations that are used throughout this overview.
Other
The Mathematical Elements of Euclid
An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Euclid's Puzzling Parallel Postulate
Euclid, known as the "Father of Geometry," developed several of modern geometry's most enduring theorems--but what can we make of his mysterious fifth postulate, the parallel postulate? Jeff Dekofsky shows us how mathematical minds have...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Euclid's Axioms
This lesson focuses on Euclid's Axioms, simple, intuitive statements, that everyone agrees are true. An axiom(or postulate) is a mathematical statement that is regarded as "self-evident" and accepted without proof. A key part of...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Euclid
Learn about the Greek scientist best known as the author of the Elements, the oldest book consisting of geometrical theorems which is considered to be a standard for logical exposition.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Algorithm
This site from Mathworld.com provides a very detailed description of Euclid's algorithm of common divisors and a method of finding the greatest.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences between Euclid's and Copernicus's methods of proving geometric ideas.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Pythagoras' Theorem
This site explains the Pythagorean theorem, giving a proof from Euclid, and gives a great interactive visual aid with a good explanation with it.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Greek Science: Early Cosmology
Discusses the evolution of ideas about the cosmos, from the Magic Cosmology of the Neolithic age to the stage of Mythical Cosmology, to the Geometric Cosmology of the ancient Greeks. The third stage advocated a rational approach to...
Curated OER
Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Euclid Father of Geometry
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews , gives a biography of Euclid as well as details of his contributions to mathematics.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Point
The term point is discussed, including its difficulty in being defined. This MathWorld site uses Euclid's "slippery" definition of a point, referring to the geometric point in n-space. The site also explains that point is commonly used...
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
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