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|October 16, 2016
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The 12th century saw the spread of Arabic mathematics, including Hindu numerals and algebra, into Europe. Key figures translated texts, laying groundwork for later mathematicians like Fibonacci and Oresme.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Science
  • History of Mathematics

Background:

  • The 12th century marked a pivotal period for the transmission of Arabic learning into Europe.
  • Arabic mathematics, including Hindu numerals and algebra, began to filter into the Latin world, primarily through Spain and Southern Italy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the transmission and absorption of Arabic learning in Europe during the 12th century.
  • To highlight the key figures and mathematical concepts introduced to the Latin world.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of texts and translations from the 10th to 15th centuries.
  • Identification of key scholars and their contributions to European mathematics.

Main Results:

  • The 12th century witnessed the introduction of Hindu numerals, Arabic Algebra, and Euclid's Elements to the Latin world.
  • Scholars like Adelard of Bath, Robert of Chester, and Gerard of Cremona were instrumental in this transmission.
  • Later centuries saw further advancements by Fibonacci, Jordanus Nemorarius, Nicole Oresme, and Regiomontan, building upon this foundation.

Conclusions:

  • The 12th century laid the foundation for the Scientific Revolution by integrating Arabic mathematical knowledge into European scholarship.
  • Subsequent centuries saw significant original contributions that expanded European mathematics and trigonometry.