In this paper the authors provide a possible mathematical explanation to some philosophical theories on the evolution of human history. In particular the cyclical theories of Gian Battista Vico, Robert Jacques Turgot and Niccolò Machiavelli are considered, relating the features of some mathematical functions to the philosophical implications of the theories studied. In this paper we face the short period problem for which we also provide an example related to some historical events really occurred to highlight the theoretical connections presented in this paper. The paper is concluded with the long period analysis.
Mathematics and evolution of human history: a cross-disciplinary approach
GRILLI, LUCA;
2012-01-01
Abstract
In this paper the authors provide a possible mathematical explanation to some philosophical theories on the evolution of human history. In particular the cyclical theories of Gian Battista Vico, Robert Jacques Turgot and Niccolò Machiavelli are considered, relating the features of some mathematical functions to the philosophical implications of the theories studied. In this paper we face the short period problem for which we also provide an example related to some historical events really occurred to highlight the theoretical connections presented in this paper. The paper is concluded with the long period analysis.File in questo prodotto:
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