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Leibniz on Binary: The Invention of Computer Arithmetic by Lloyd Strickland and Harry Lewis (review).

"Leibniz on Binary: The Invention of Computer Arithmetic" by Lloyd Strickland and Harry Lewis is a comprehensive collection of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's writings on the binary system of computation. The authors provide historical context and examine Leibniz's contributions to binary arithmetic, as...

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Published in:Technology & Culture Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 294 - 297
Main Author: Mckee, Samuel
Format: Article
Published: Johns Hopkins University Press Jan2025
Subjects:
Christianity
Computer arithmetic
Mathematical notation
History of mathematics
Manuscript collections
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:"Leibniz on Binary: The Invention of Computer Arithmetic" by Lloyd Strickland and Harry Lewis is a comprehensive collection of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's writings on the binary system of computation. The authors provide historical context and examine Leibniz's contributions to binary arithmetic, asserting his role in bringing it to the modern world. The book delves into Leibniz's religious motivations and his quest for a mathematical understanding of the divine, making it valuable for scholars of technology, mathematics, computer science, and those interested in the theological origins of Leibniz's work.