EPISODE · Dec 1, 2017 · 18 MIN
Episode 38: Algebra/Algorithm
from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
The emergence of the words algebra and algorithm can be traced back to the life of one man, an Arabic mathematician named Al-Kworizmi. Today's episode looks at the history of Al-Kworizmi's works and their impact on the Western world, particularly on European languages.
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