2007-10-21 11:15:02 · 5 answers · asked by henry j 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I contend that Mathematics has many fathers, since so many disjoint branches went along their merry and self-absorbed, specialized ways without adequately formal rigor or any solid sense of interconnection. However, for modern, integration of many branches and the formulation of a framework of principles by which to organize modern thinking, David Hilbert gets my vote. I name Hilbert, more than any other "the father of modern mathematics."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hilbert
2007-10-29 08:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by richarduie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some would say Thales, a precursor of Euclid and Archimedes, was the father of mathematics. But all of these answers are focusing on eurpoean mathematics. To be fair, we would have to look at Asia, the middle east, and ancient Egypt as well.
2007-10-21 18:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Said fore-fathers lived too early and we have no evidence of their exact contributions. We have to be content with whatever little proof of their work that has been left behind by them !
I regard that either a forefather who could consistently explain a-zero in stone age, or a forefather who could consistently explain a need to use 'ten basic number digits' (in a stone age itself) could be regarded a strong content er to the position "Father of Mathematics" !
No wonder if an Ancient Indian 's name (who lived well over 5000 years ago) appears as Father of Mathematics!
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2007-10-27 10:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by kkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Euclid
2007-10-21 18:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by john 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes?
2007-10-21 18:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tim P. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋