Mathesis universalis
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Output type: Presentation
Author list: Leibniz G , Descartes R
Publication year: 2010
Abstract
Mathesis universalis (Greek matheseôs - science or learning, Latin universalis - universal) is a hypothetical universal science modeled on mathematics envisaged by Leibniz and Descartes, among a number of more minor 16th and 17th century philosophers and mathematicians. John Wallis invokes the name as the title to a textbook on Cartesian geometry. For Leibniz, it would be supported by a calculus ratiocinator.
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