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Berkeley Challenges Calculus Foundations In Analyst

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Berkeley Challenges Calculus Foundations In Analyst

Berkley, George · Philosopher

In The Analyst Berkeley questioned the logical consistency of infinitesimals used by contemporary mathematicians. His criticisms stimulated efforts to articulate more rigorous foundations for calculus.

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