Struppa: Political Science as a Branch of Mathematics

Authors

Daniele C. Struppa, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2-2015

Abstract

Chancellor Struppa examines the influences behind Thomas Jefferson's choice of the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident" in the Declaration of Independence, paying particular attention to Jefferson's reading of Euclid, whose work in geometry was still relevant after 2,000 years.

Recommended Citation

Struppa, D.C. (2015, March 2). Struppa: Political science as a branch of mathematics. Orange County Register. Retrieved from http://www.ocregister.com/articles/euclid-652842-geometry-self.html