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Quote: Leibniz's infinitesimal calculus was independent of what differentials actually are; avoids metaphysical disputes
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infinity and infinitesimal
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[Leibniz] characterizes the profits of his infinitesimal calculus … "ontological nature" of infinite mathematical objects [ref]. Unlike the proponents and the opponents of his calculus, who … calculus does not depend on the metaphysical dispute … [ref]. Google-1 Google-2
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Group: formalism (9 topics, 473 quotes)
Topic: history of mathematics (57 items)
Topic: infinity and infinitesimal (37 items)