John Keil's Preface to Euclid - Sociology and Pure Mathematics

Explore a 21-minute lecture analyzing John Keil's preface to Euclid's Elements of Geometry from a 1723 edition. Delve into the historical significance of this mathematical text, examining Keil's insights and comments, including his discussion of Isaac Barrow's version. Gain a deeper understanding of the influential role of Euclid's work in the field of geometry and its impact on mathematicians throughout history. Investigate the structure of geometric proofs, including corollaries and scholia, as presented in this classic text.

Introduction
Keils preface
Keils comments
Geometricians
Corollaries Scolias