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2014 | 2 | 1 | 67-104

Article title

Thibault and Science I. Measure, Distances and Proportions in the Circle

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Abstracts

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In this paper we investigate the basic mathematical and philosophical tool of Gérard Thibault d’Anvers, the Circle. One of our main goals was to describe the Circle with coordinate geometry, and to estimate the rate of accuracy of his work. Furthermore, we also wanted to test the statements made by Thibault in his fencing manual, Academy of the Sword [Thibault, 1630; Greer, 2005]. To do this, we compared his observations and calculations with the results of available modern day and historical anthropometrical data sets. Based on our results, we also want to give some practical information about Thibault system for the fencers who study his art in our time.

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2

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1

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67-104

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Dates

published
2014-05-01
online
2015-12-04

Contributors

author
  • PhD, University of Miskolc Department of Physics, Miskolc- Egyetemváros, H-3515 Miskolc
  • University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis 6., H-6724 Szeged

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bwmeta1.element.doi-10_1515_apd-2015-0014
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