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The present theory of irrational numbers, developed by Dedekind and Weierstrass, follows mode of thought almost literally, but by using modern arithmetical methods has opened far wider perspectives. (Struik, 1967, p. 46.)
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Nikolić, M. (1974). The Relation between Eudoxus’ Theory of Proportions and Dedekind’s Theory of Cuts. In: Cohen, R.S., Stachel, J.J., Wartofsky, M.W. (eds) For Dirk Struik. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2115-9_19
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