Beyond the colonial library: rediscovering the global origins of mathematical proof
In short: Professor Agathe Keller explores how mathematical reasoning extends far beyond the Western canon, examining ancient Sanskrit texts to uncover lost methods of logic and proof.
This lecture investigates the definition of a valid mathematical proof by looking at historical approaches from diverse cultures. Professor Agathe Keller challenges the dominance of the 'colonial library' by presenting examples of mathematical reasoning found in Sanskrit sources. The presentation argues that these global texts contain not only proofs but various other forms of mathematical reasoning that remain undocumented in mainstream history.
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