Leibniz’s Binary Algebra and its Role in the Expression and Classification of Numbers
Leibniz’s binary numeral system is generally studied for its arithmetical relevance, but the analysis of several unpublished manuscripts shows that from the very beginning Leibniz also envisaged a new form of algebra in the context of dyadics based on the idea that its letters can only express numbe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | deu |
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Éditions Kimé
2021-05-01
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Series: | Philosophia Scientiæ |
Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/philosophiascientiae/3045 |