... of geometry (I do not speak of those of arithmetic) are merely disguised definitions. Then what are we to think of that question : Is the Euclidean geometry true? It has no meaning. As well ask whether the metric system is true and the old measures... Studies in Non-Euclidian Geometry - Seite 45von Carolyn Soward Armentrout - 1925 - 100 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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