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Mathematics: Concepts and Subdisciplines
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Mathematics: Concepts and Subdisciplines

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What is the etymological meaning of the word 'mathematics'?

  • Mathematical art
  • Astrology
  • The study of arithmetic and geometry
  • The mathematical study (correct)

    • At the time of Aristotle (384–322 BC), what did the term 'mathematics' specifically mean?

  • The mathematical study (correct)
  • Mathematical art
  • The study of arithmetic and geometry
  • Astrology

    • What did the Pythagoreans initially constrain the use of the word 'mathematics' to mean?

  • Learning astrology
  • The study of arithmetic and geometry (correct)
  • Mathematical study in classical times
  • Mathematical art

    • What was the common meaning of the term 'mathematics' in Latin and English until around 1700?

    <p>The study of astrology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Saint Augustine warning Christians to beware of when using the term 'mathematici'?

    <p>'Astrology'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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