The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development by Levi L. Conant
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Conant, Levi L. (Levi Leonard), 1857-1916
English
"The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development" by Levi L. Conant is a historical and scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of numerical systems across various cultures, exploring their significance in human development and communication. The likely topic of the book revolves aroun...
of the book, Conant introduces the reader to the complex questions surrounding the origin of number systems and the ways primitive languages have approached counting. He discusses the limitations observed in various tribal languages, where concepts may only extend to basic numerals, often highlighting a disconnect in the ability to comprehend higher numbers. The opening chapters explore distinct numeral systems used by different cultures and assert that the idea of counting seems fundamental to humanity, tracing the evolution of numerical expression through both linguistic and practical methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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