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Pythagoras' theorem (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

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What it is

The first lecture of N J Wildberger's History of Mathematics course, starting with Pythagoras' theorem and following Stillwell's text. It emphasizes the flow of ideas over proofs.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as an easy-to-follow math history course that gives perspective on the subject.

  • 6 people recommended it
  • 6 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “Highly recommend his History of Mathematics lectures on YouTube”

    History of Mathematics lectures for those interested

    ryneandal, 2023-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately?”

  2. “I've enjoyed N J Wildberger's lectures on History of Math”

    Covers fundamental theorems with a balanced historical touch

    askar_yu, 2014-09 · Recommendation · in “Al-Jazari”

  3. “I have always liked these videos”

    Commenter has always liked these math history videos

    PhillyPhuture, 2016-12 · Recommendation · in “Do Teachers Need to Include the History of Mathematics in Their Teaching? (2003)”

  4. “For a history of mathematics NJ Wildberger's lectures are easy to listen to.”

    Easy-to-listen history of mathematics lectures

    AareyBaba, 2020-02 · Recommendation · in “A Map of Mathematics”

  5. “Norman Wildberger has a great course”

    Great course giving perspective on mathematics

    chadcmulligan, 2020-05 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: How to Study Mathematics?”

  6. “Not a book, but FWIW, I've enjoyed a few videos from Norman Wildberger's”

    Math history playlist with an unconventional view of infinity

    mbivert, 2024-08 · Recommendation · in “Galois Theory”

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Topics: wildberger, pythagoras, math history, lectures, geometry

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