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We discussed the contributions to mathematics of various cultures over several millennia. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the influence religion, and the role of the state in the development of mathematics (or knowledge in general).
Select one of the topics below for your paper.
Role of religion: Select two major religions; compare and contrast the roles of two the religious groups’ devotion and zealously had on the bloom and demise of mathematical (and more general scientific) advancements. In what way have religious considerations helped or hindered advancements in mathematics?
Role of the state: Use two examples from two different eras to compare and contrast the role of state funding in the development of mathematical (and scientific) advances. These could include the Library of Alexandria, the House of Wisdom or the Prussian Academy of Sciences. You may also include modern topics, such as the role of state universities, research centers and grant funding.
Role of economic security of the researcher: Use two examples from two different eras to discuss how economic security of the researchers was provided, and in what way this security furthers scientific advancements. You may include modern topics, such as the role of tenure in the United States, or the role of the Berufsbeamtentum in Germany. Ideally your paper should describe in what ways the removal of the economic security affected the scientific productivity of the culture.
The information block on your paper should include the topic and a description of the two examples.
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