Algorithmssin-aps goes to DHd (23-27 February, 2026)
What makes mathematical texts different from other genres? One important factor appears to be formulaicity, one possible definition for which is the frequent and verbatim repetition of certain stock phrases, such as “without loss of generality”, “thus we can see easily”, and so on. Does pre-modern Chinese mathematics — like modern mathematics — contain such often repeated […]What makes mathematical texts different from other genres? One important factor appears to be formulaicity, one possible definition for which is the frequent and verbatim repetition of certain stock phrases, such as “without loss of generality”, “thus we can see easily”, and so on. Does pre-modern Chinese mathematics — like modern mathematics — contain such often repeated […]
