Translating <i>Euclid’s Elements</i> into Chinese: Western Missionaries and the Enlightenment for Modern Chinese Mathematics During the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

Translating <i>Euclid’s Elements</i> into Chinese: Western Missionaries and the Enlightenment for Modern Chinese Mathematics During the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

During the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, China underwent a period of broad-based economic and societal transformation. Among the cultural forces at play, the Christian culture has significantly impacted the trajectory of Chinese history. At the time, responding to a distinct socio-political en...

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Main Authors: Jiyun Huang, Shangqing Hu, Yafeng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Religions
Subjects:
Christian culture
missionary translation
<i>Euclid’s Elements</i>
Chinese mathematics
the late Ming and early Qing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/7/921
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