Jaina Versus Brahmanical Mathematicians

Unlike the Buddhists, Jaina authors have contributed in an important manner to the history of mathematics in India. Unfortunately many of their texts have not survived, but what has survived allows us to form a good impression. The present paper concentrates on the way in which Jaina and Brahmanical...

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Main Author: Bronkhorst, Johannes 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2016
In: International Journal of Jaina Studies
Year: 2016, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-10
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