The Mathematicians Podcast

By: Ben Cornish
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  • Summary

  • 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 possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.
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Episodes
  • Episode 14 - Eudoxus of Cnidus - Where we Take Pleasure

    Episode 14 - Eudoxus of Cnidus - Where we Take Pleasure
    Mar 26 2025

    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/
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    23 mins
  • Episode 13 – Theaetetus - The Definite Article

    Episode 13 – Theaetetus - The Definite Article
    Mar 19 2025

    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/
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    23 mins
  • Episode 12 - Plato - In Top Form

    Episode 12 - Plato - In Top Form
    Mar 12 2025

    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/
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    25 mins

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