A Brief History of Mathematics

In the eyes of ordinary people, mathematics means complicated calculations, endless logical deductions, and formulas and symbols like a book of heaven. These make mathematics seem far away from our lives and have nothing to do with spiritual life such as culture and art. According to Cai Tianxin, the author of "A Brief History of Mathematics", mathematics, like various branches of science and humanities, is a reflection of the evolution of the human brain and the development of intelligence. They must influence each other in specific historical periods and exhibit certain similar characteristics. "A Brief History of Mathematics" is an alternative "Brief History of Mathematics" that spans different regions and races, and explores the relationship between mathematics and different civilizations in turn, each with its own emphasis. Regarding ancient times, including the four ancient civilizations, Greece and Arabia, "A Brief History of Mathematics" focuses on discovering highlights of modern significance; as for modern civilization, it examines the relationship between Renaissance art and geometry, the Industrial Revolution and calculus, and the French Revolution and applied mathematics. The elaboration and comparison of modern mathematics and modern art is also a highlight of "A Brief History of Mathematics". Mathematics comes from human observation of life and the world, as well as thinking about real things and problems. The tentacles of mathematics reach almost every corner of human society, as well as every moment of history and life. It is hoped that readers can shorten the psychological distance from the abstract subject of mathematics through reading "A Brief History of Mathematics", understand the relationship between their studies or majors and mathematics, and then reflect on the historical process of human civilization or even the meaning of life.