The Problem of the Trisection of the Angle

Author

Ruth O'Brien, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1932

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

First Advisor

H.P. Pettit

Abstract

The great problem of the trisection of the angle dates back to the rise of the Sophist School about 480 B.C. The Sophist School was one of six Greek mathematical schools which included the Iconic, Pythagorean, Platonic, First Alexandrian and Second Alexandrian Schools. The periods of their existence overlapped considerably. thus, for example, Pythagorean activity continued during the time of the Sophists until the opening of the Platonic School. The rise of the Sophists to prominence came as a result of certain social and political conditions of the time.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

O'Brien, Ruth, "The Problem of the Trisection of the Angle" (1932). Bachelors’ Theses. 808.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/808