The Pythagorean Theorem in 365 Proofs: Exploring the Nature of Mathematical Proof and the Cultural Legacy of the World's Most Famous Theorem

This book presents about 365 different proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem in a highly visual and accessible form, while also placing the theorem and its wide variety of proofs into both a mathematical and cultural context. Here, the theorem becomes a model for the discoveries of ancient mathematics, showing how mathematical truths build upon one another. The collection also gives students a unique insight into the methods of mathematics and its deductive structure.

The collection of proofs ...