SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: combjelly who wrote (385299)5/20/2008 7:21:27 PM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1578303
 
The Muslims did not invent algebra, though a Persian Muslim did write a famous book on the subject."

Everything is built on a foundation.

Much of what we know as algebra was put into place by the Muslims. The notation, the ubiquitous variable 'x', the ways problems are set up and analyzed.

Muslims are also responsible for the concept of zero.



To: combjelly who wrote (385299)5/20/2008 10:43:07 PM
From: Brumar89  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1578303
 
They gave us the "X"? Algebra is ancient - predating Islam. Yes, there have been Muslim mathemeticians who played a role in developing, preserving, and especially transmitting cultural things. But Muslims of 800 years ago weren't moderns anymore than anyone else was at the time.


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News