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Calculus for Liberal Arts: A Humanistic Approach

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Author:K. M. Shannon; Salisbury State University
Description: Calculus: what it is, where it came from, and why we should care. This paper outlines an approach to calculus for the liberal arts student that puts it in its cultural and historical context. Calculus can be presented in terms of its role in the Enlightenment and its historical and cultural significance. Zeno's Paradox(es); The Area Problem; The Tangent or Velocity Problem.
Levels: High School (9-12), College
Languages: English
Resource Types: Articles
Math Topics: Calculus (Single Variable), History and Biography
Math Ed Topics: Non-traditional

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