Document Type

Conference Presentation

Publication Date

5-30-2013

Department

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Keywords

Al-Khwarizmi, algebra, Babylonian algebra, medieval Arabic algebra, history of mathematics

Abstract

Adopting a historically defensible definition of “algebra,” we will begin by exploring a few examples of algebra prior to al-Khwarizmi. We will then examine what algebra became through al-Khwarizmi’s work. In conclusion, we will assess the historical importance of al-Khwarizmi’s contributions for developments in European algebra.

Comments

Presentation from the 19th Biennial Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences held on the campus of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, May 29-June 1, 2013.

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