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Euclid Rocks!

No human activity presents greater intellectual pleasure than pure geometry. Plato knew that in 5th century BCE Athens. It was why prospective students were barred from the old Athens Academy unless they could demonstrate geometric skill. Now, you too can qualify for the Academy by brushing up on your rusty Euclid online! The Clark University Java tutorial on Euclid's Elements is the real thing! This fantastic project presents all thirteen books of Euclid's monumental contribution to human culture within reach of anyone with an interest in great human ideas. Clark University designer D. E. Joyce offers more. Not only is each proposition cleverly illustrated using Java applet software, Joyce has also provided algebraic companion proofs for people who are geometrically challenged. The project is a must for students of mathematics and anyone interested in pure truth. When Euclid proves something is so, he leaves little room for argument. These exercises in pure logic set the Greek world on fire. Who knows what they will do for you!

Sun, 28 Nov 1999 14:43:05 -0800

Submitted by: Russell McNeil