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'.
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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...
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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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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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The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Euclid
Euclid, a great mathematician, wrote the first systematic textbook on geometry.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Polyhedrons
This in-depth paper examines the idea of convexity. Euclid's Elements, the first geometry textbook, assumed convexity without mentioning the term.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Euclid
(c. 250 B.C.) Greek Mathematician.
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