Marx, Mao, and Mathematics: The Politics of Infinitesimals - Joseph Dauben ’66

October 25, 2016 When the “Mathematical Manuscripts” of Karl Marx were translated into Chinese during the Cultural Revolution, they served as useful propaganda for mathematicians interested in reforming mathematics education and supporting new research in the controversial area of nonstandard analysis created by the American mathematical Abraham Robinson in the 1960s. See more Ath videos: ► Like this video? SUBSCRIBE: ► Visit our website: ► Follow CMC: