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math.HO2016★ 16 cited
Toward a history of mathematics focused on procedures
Piotr Blaszczyk, Vladimir Kanovei, Karin U. Katz +3
Abraham Robinson's framework for modern infinitesimals was developed half a century ago. It enables a re-evaluation of the procedures of the pioneers of mathematical analysis. Thei…
math.HO2016★ 9 cited
A non-standard analysis of a cultural icon: The case of Paul Halmos
Piotr Blaszczyk, Alexandre Borovik, Vladimir Kanovei +4
We examine Paul Halmos' comments on category theory, Dedekind cuts, devil worship, logic, and Robinson's infinitesimals. Halmos' scepticism about category theory derives from his p…