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V. Bühlmann, R. Wagner:
"Introduction, Conference Lecture: The Trouble With Algebra: Art And Method Of Invention";
Vortrag: SOPHISTICATION: Rhetorical, Geometrical And Computational »Articulation«. Conference, TU Wien; 07.12.2017 - 09.12.2017.

The talk will begin with a review of Jacob Klein´s explanation of the emergence of symbolic algebra in early modern Europe (Viète, Descartes, Wallis) in terms of a philosophical change of perspective. I will contrast his view with an explanation that builds on economic practices that became prevalent in late medieval and Renaissance Italy.If time permits I will present some modern innovations concerning mathematical practice with algebraic symbols as well.The purpose of this exercise is to show the di erent layers of reasoning involved in generating new algebraic conceptions and practices.Understanding these di erent layers will support a more general understanding of formal innovation, both sophistic or sophisticated.

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