gottfried wilhelm leibniz
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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Early Life. Born July 1, 1646 Leipzig, Saxony Educated family. Education. University of Leipzig Bachelor’s Degree in philosophy Master’s Degree in philosophy University at Altdorf Doctorate in Law. Contributions to Mathematics. Notation. dy dx. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Early Life
• Born July 1, 1646• Leipzig, Saxony• Educated family
Education
• University of Leipzig– Bachelor’s Degree in philosophy– Master’s Degree in philosophy
• University at Altdorf– Doctorate in Law
Contributions to Mathematics
• Notation
dydx
Chain Rule
y = f(g(x))
dydx
dy dudu dx
=u=g(x)
Calculus Controversy
• Discovery of calculus– Integrals, maxima/minima
• Newton vs Leibniz– Leibniz published first– Different notation• Royal Society ruled in favor of Newton (Dr. Roberts
comment: Newton essentially authored the report as President of the Royal Society)
Binary Number system
• Universal language• Information as a series of on/off choices
Other work
• Writings– Philosophy– Theology– Metaphysics
New Essays on Human Understanding Discourse on Metaphysics
End of Life
• Last 40 years spent in Hanover• Died November 14, 1716• Buried in Hanoverian Court Church
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