2015-08-21
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Gottfried Leibniz
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E Comprehension
Read the text and answer the questions in your own words.
1 For what contribution to mathematics is Leibniz best remembered?
2 Who was Leibniz' main rival? About what did they disagree?
3 Which important geometrical terms did Leibniz invent?
4 What other areas of work also use Leibniz' calculus?
5 Who is considered more important for the development of modern mathematics?
Before you read
Discuss these questions with your partner.
-» What do you think the word geometry means?
-» Do you know any other words associated with geometry?
-» What are some ways geometry is used every day?
-» What do you know about Euclid?
A Vocabulary
