Ancient Greek
Mathematics

Each week, a few theorems from the original sources and a short modern article on their history and meaning. Euclid’s Elements I in detail, then selections from Archimedes, Apollonius and Pappus.

Tutorial · 5 ECTS (FI-MHPSTUT)
February – June 2027 (P3 & P4)
Weekly at Utrecht Science Park

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Email ancient-mathematics@vjbe.net

Prerequisites

High school geometry

Everyone welcome to audit some or all of the classes. Detailed schedule to follow. For credit, check with your programme coordinator.

Victor Azmanov
Victor AzmanovCoordinator
Viktor Blåsjö
Viktor BlåsjöLecturer
A compass and a straight edge

REQUIRED

Cartoon: 'Say, Euclid, how do we get to the Acropolis?' Euclid answers with a geometric diagram