Abstract
Infinity is a relatively recent term in mathematics, having officially been around only since the nineteenth century. It was paradoxically created in an attempt to solve a complicated mathematical problem, but its presence was felt for centuries prior to that.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Similar content being viewed by others
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2017 Sense Publishers
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Allen, G.D. (2017). How Big is Infinity?. In: Allen, G.D., Ross, A. (eds) Pedagogy and Content in Middle and High School Mathematics. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-137-7_4
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-137-7_4
Publisher Name: SensePublishers, Rotterdam
Online ISBN: 978-94-6351-137-7
eBook Packages: EducationEducation (R0)