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In my discussion above on the formal geometric tradition in the pre-Euclidean period, I have sought to sketch out what I view to be a plausible view of the interrelation of mathematical and philosophical studies which were then contributing to the elaboration of deductive methods. I have indicated my grounds for finding the alternative view proposed by Prof. Szabó implausible.
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Knorr, W.R. (1980). On The Early History of Axiomatics: A Reply To Some Criticisms. In: Hintikka, J., Gruender, D., Agazzi, E. (eds) Theory Change, Ancient Axiomatics, and Galileo’s Methodology. Synthese Library, vol 145. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9045-6_12
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