Single Idea 13472

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 2. Geometry]

Full Idea

One of Hilbert's aims in 'The Foundations of Geometry' was to eliminate number [as measure of lengths and angles] from geometry.

Gist of Idea

Hilbert aimed to eliminate number from geometry

Source

report of David Hilbert (Foundations of Geometry [1899]) by William D. Hart - The Evolution of Logic 2

Book Reference

Hart,W.D.: 'The Evolution of Logic' [CUP 2010], p.42


A Reaction

Presumably this would particularly have to include the elimination of ratios (rather than actual specific lengths).