Mathematics

by Roger Bacon

Mathematics by Roger Bacon is a comprehensive book that covers a wide range of mathematical topics. Bacon, a 13th-century English philosopher and scientist, was one of the most influential thinkers of his time. In this book, he explores various mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Bacon's approach to mathematics is unique in that he emphasizes the importance of experimentation and observation. He believed that mathematics should be used to solve real-world problems and that it should be accessible to everyone, not just scholars and academics. Throughout the book, Bacon provides detailed explanations of mathematical concepts and includes numerous examples and diagrams to help readers understand the material. He also includes practical applications of math, such as calculating distances and measuring angles, which would have been useful in fields such as astronomy and navigation. Overall, Mathematics by Roger Bacon is an important historical work that provides insight into the development of mathematics during the Middle Ages. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or the evolution of scientific thought.THIS 316 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Opus Majus of Roger Bacon Part 1, by Roger Bacon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126048.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

316 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

born perhaps 1214
died 1292

Opus Majus (1267) of English friar and philosopher Roger Bacon, known as "Doctor Mirabilis," argued that Christian studies encompass the sciences.

This Franciscan, a member of Order of Friars Minor, whose scholastic accolade means "wonderful teacher," placed considerable emphasis on nature through empirical methods. The works of Aristotle and later pseudo-works like those of Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham of Egypt inspire the modern method, which he in Europe earliest advocated, as people, mainly starting in the 19th century, sometimes credit him. From books, he, essentially a medieval thinker, obtained much of his "experiment" in the scholastic tradition, as more recent reevaluations emphasize. Reception of work of Bacon often reflects the central concerns and controversies over centuries, according to as a survey.