Re: Re: for the classics profs

From: Revcraigh (Revcraigh@aol.com)
Date: Thu Jan 22 1998 - 19:40:50 EST


In a message dated 1/22/98 4:35:24 PM, you wrote:

<<Quod Erat Demonstrandtum (lit. Which remains to be proved)

>>

Actually, I believe the phrase is "Quod erat demonstrandum," and means "Which
was to be proved."
--Euclid, Elements

It was used at the end of formulas proving his propositions. He would state
the proposition, then, by logical inferences, prove the proposition ending:
Q.E.D.

At least that's how I understand it.

Rev. Craig R. Harmon.



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