Stevin Numbers and Reality

Karin Usadi Katz; Mikhail G. Katz

doi:10.1007/s10699-011-9228-9

Stevin Numbers and Reality

Karin Usadi Katz, Mikhail G. Katz

Department of Mathematics

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Abstract

We explore the potential of Simon Stevin's numbers, obscured by shifting foundational biases and by 19th century developments in the arithmetisation of analysis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	109-123
Number of pages	15
Journal	Foundations of Science
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-011-9228-9
State	Published - Jun 2012

Keywords

Charles Sanders Peirce
Continuity
Fermat-Robinson standard part
Intermediate value theorem
Leibniz-Los transfer principle
Real decimals
Triumvirate nominalistic scholarship

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