The Geometry Of Rene Descartes - Hardcover

by Rene Descartes (Author), David Eugene Smith (Translator), Marcia L. Latham (Translator)

The Geometry of Rene Descartes is a book written by the famous philosopher and mathematician, Rene Descartes. In this book, Descartes presents his groundbreaking ideas on geometry, which revolutionized the field of mathematics. He introduces the concept of analytical geometry, which involves the use of algebraic equations to describe geometric shapes and their properties. Descartes also provides a detailed explanation of his coordinate system, which allows for the precise measurement and calculation of geometric figures. The book is divided into three parts, each of which builds upon the previous one. Part one introduces the basic concepts of geometry, while part two delves into more advanced topics such as conic sections and curves. Part three presents Descartes' method for solving geometric problems using algebraic equations. The Geometry of Rene Descartes is considered a classic work in the field of mathematics and is still studied and referenced by mathematicians and philosophers today.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.