Proving quadratic reciprocity: explanation, disagreement, transparency and depth

DOI10.1007/s11229-020-02591-6zbMath1525.00002OpenAlexW3008589514MaRDI QIDQ6088591

William D'Alessandro

Publication date: 14 December 2023

Published in: Synthese (Search for Journal in Brave)

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Philosophy of mathematics (00A30) Arithmetic functions; related numbers; inversion formulas (11A25)

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