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Peter Schreiber1

  • 1Institut für Mathematik und Informatik, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 15a, D-17487, Greifswald.

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|October 16, 2016
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The history of mathematics must address contemporary issues to remain relevant. This study identifies six key problems in modern mathematics and proposes 16 historical research questions, drawing parallels with scientific collaboration.

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Area of Science:

  • Mathematics
  • History of Science

Background:

  • The historical study of mathematics is crucial for its continued development as a scientific discipline.
  • Contemporary mathematics faces several challenges that necessitate a re-evaluation of its historical context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the relevance of historical mathematical inquiry to current mathematical needs.
  • To identify key issues in contemporary mathematics and formulate relevant historical research questions.
  • To explore parallels between the collaborative practices of historians of mathematics and scientists.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the relationship between historical and contemporary mathematics.
  • Identification and listing of six significant problems in contemporary mathematics.
  • Formulation of 16 research questions pertaining to the history of mathematics.

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  • Comparative analysis of work-sharing models in mathematics history and scientific research.

    • Main Results:

    • Six primary problems facing contemporary mathematics, including social aspects, were identified.
    • Sixteen specific questions for the history of mathematics were proposed.
    • Analogies were drawn between the collaborative work of mathematics historians and scientists.

    Conclusions:

    • The history of mathematics should actively engage with contemporary mathematical challenges to ensure its vitality.
    • The proposed questions and identified problems offer a framework for future research at the intersection of mathematical history and practice.