De institutione geometrica
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De institutione geometrica is a late antique Latin treatise on geometry that adapts and transmits classical Greek mathematical knowledge within the framework of the quadrivium.
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| De institutione geometrica canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: De institutione geometrica Context triple: [Boethius, authorOf, De institutione geometrica]
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A.
Euclides adauctus et methodicus
Euclides adauctus et methodicus is a 17th-century mathematical treatise by Guarino Guarini that expands and systematizes Euclidean geometry for advanced study and architectural application.
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B.
Book I of Geometry (Descartes)
Book I of Geometry (Descartes) is the opening section of René Descartes’ seminal work where he introduces his method of applying algebra to geometry, laying the foundations of analytic geometry.
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C.
On Conoids and Spheroids
"On Conoids and Spheroids" is a mathematical treatise by Archimedes in which he investigates the geometry, volumes, and surface areas of solids generated by rotating conic sections.
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D.
Book II of Geometry (Descartes)
Book II of Geometry (Descartes) is the section of René Descartes’ seminal work where he develops and applies his new algebraic methods to solve classical geometric problems, helping to lay the foundations of analytic geometry.
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E.
The Method of Mechanical Theorems
The Method of Mechanical Theorems is a treatise by Archimedes in which he uses heuristic mechanical arguments, involving balances and centers of mass, to discover and justify results in geometry and calculus-like area and volume calculations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: De institutione geometrica Target entity description: De institutione geometrica is a late antique Latin treatise on geometry that adapts and transmits classical Greek mathematical knowledge within the framework of the quadrivium.
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A.
Euclides adauctus et methodicus
Euclides adauctus et methodicus is a 17th-century mathematical treatise by Guarino Guarini that expands and systematizes Euclidean geometry for advanced study and architectural application.
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B.
Book I of Geometry (Descartes)
Book I of Geometry (Descartes) is the opening section of René Descartes’ seminal work where he introduces his method of applying algebra to geometry, laying the foundations of analytic geometry.
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C.
On Conoids and Spheroids
"On Conoids and Spheroids" is a mathematical treatise by Archimedes in which he investigates the geometry, volumes, and surface areas of solids generated by rotating conic sections.
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D.
Book II of Geometry (Descartes)
Book II of Geometry (Descartes) is the section of René Descartes’ seminal work where he develops and applies his new algebraic methods to solve classical geometric problems, helping to lay the foundations of analytic geometry.
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E.
The Method of Mechanical Theorems
The Method of Mechanical Theorems is a treatise by Archimedes in which he uses heuristic mechanical arguments, involving balances and centers of mass, to discover and justify results in geometry and calculus-like area and volume calculations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
geometrical work
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late antique Latin treatise ⓘ mathematical treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo | adapt Greek geometry for Latin educational use ⓘ |
| basedOn | Greek geometry ⓘ |
| circulation | medieval scholarly milieu ⓘ |
| componentOf | mathematical part of the quadrivium ⓘ |
| contains | systematic exposition of basic geometrical notions ⓘ |
| describes | classical Greek mathematical knowledge ⓘ |
| discipline | liberal arts ⓘ |
| educationalRole | introductory text for geometry in the liberal arts curriculum ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork | mathematics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
elementary geometry
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geometrical constructions ⓘ geometrical definitions ⓘ geometrical propositions ⓘ |
| genre | didactic literature ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| influencedBy | classical Greek mathematical tradition ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | students of the liberal arts ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainSubject | geometry ⓘ |
| partOf | quadrivium tradition ⓘ |
| transmits | Greek mathematical concepts to Latin readers ⓘ |
| usedIn | medieval quadrivium education ⓘ |
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