August 11, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Translating Euclid’s Elements into Chinese: Western Missionaries and the Enlightenment for Modern Chinese Mathematics During the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

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Analysis of how translation of Euclid's Elements by missionaries transformed mathematical knowledge in China.

The introduction of western mathematical knowledge significantly reshaped the Chinese traditional system.
Key evidence shows that the translation of Euclid's Elements influenced mathematical practices, facilitating novel intellectual currents.
This study utilizes a comparative analysis of mathematical paradigms during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties.
Results suggest this exchange enriched the development of a contemporary Chinese knowledge framework, highlighting cultural transformations.

Huang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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