Single Idea 16949

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

Full Idea

Felix Klein's so-called 'Erlangerprogramm' in geometry involved characterizing the various branches of geometry by what transformations were irrelevant to each.

Gist of Idea

Klein summarised geometry as grouped together by transformations

Source

Willard Quine (Natural Kinds [1969], p.137)

Book Reference

Quine,Willard: 'Ontological Relativity and Other Essays' [Columbia 1969], p.137