The Mathematicians Podcast

The Mathematicians Podcast

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The Mathematicians Podcast episodes

  • Episode 19 - Aristotle - On The Philosopher

    This week we have a big one! One of the greats, if not the greatest, philosophers of all time: Aristotle. We will explore how this philosopher-scientist also wears a heavy crown of mathematics, despite never publishing a work of maths. Tune in for discussions on logic, set theory, combinatorics and the ever interesting syllogism.

     

    The music:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    32 min
  • Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

    This week we finally come full circle on the Quadratrix, and meet a man who was able to draw a square with equal area to the circle. Yes, that ancient problem finally gets solved: for a given definition of solved. Tune in to find out exactly how one does 'Square the Circle'.

     

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    21 min
  • Episode 17 - Thymaridas - Simultaneous Genius

    This week we take a crucial next step into the history of algebra and simultaneous equations with the Bloom of Thymaridas. Listen along for a bloomin' good time!

     

    The music was:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    20 min
  • Episode 16 - Menaechmus - Iconic Sections

    Today we introduce the conic section, and it's iconic founder Menaechmus. A bit of a one trick pony, but my goodness what a trick that was. 

     

    The Music was:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    20 min
  • Episode 14 - Eudoxus of Cnidus - Where we Take Pleasure

    This week we take an exhaustive look at the mathematician that invented calculus... arguably. We can certainly have that argument. So let us enjoy the good life, by taking pleasure in the pursuit of knowledge with Eudoxus.

    The Music was:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    23 min
  • Episode 13 – Theaetetus - The Definite Article

    Today we introduce the titular character from Plato's 7th greatest dialogue and discover the contributions he made to the 'Platonic' solids and more.

     

    The music was:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

     

    23 min
  • Episode 12 - Plato - In Top Form

    This episode is modelled on the the form of the good, or at least the good podcast. Step out from the shadows of your caves and enjoy a dialogue on Plato. Sadly, there is nothing in this episode that you didn't already know, from before you were born - but perhaps I can help you to recollect it. 

    The Music was:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    26 min
  • Episode 11 - Injectives - Peter Adamson on The Early Philosophers

    In today's episode we have a special treat as I sit down with Professor Peter Adamson to ask all of the questions that have been brewing over the past 10 weeks. Be prepared for significantly more expertise from a professional of philosophy and a podcast ledged himself.

     

    You can find Peter's work at: https://historyofphilosophy.net/ , and I highly recommend that you do.

     

    The Music is:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 10 - Archytas of Tarentum - Things are in Motion

    Today we learn about the man who invented the wooden pigeon, along with some slightly more serious contributions. We've learnt already about how the Pythagoreans thought everything was made up of numbers, now it is time to meet the guy that said 'Well why don't we use numbers to describe stuff then?' 

    The Music is:

    "Danse Macabre - Finale"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    19 min

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Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as…