Clavius’ edition of Euclid’s Elements: A computational approach

Acerbi F, Bréard A, Keßler F, Masià R (2026)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2026

Journal

Galilæana Museo Galileo

Book Volume: 23

Pages Range: 35 - 100

Journal Issue: 1

URI: https://gal-studies.museogalileo.it/index.php/galilaeana/article/view/99

DOI: 10.57617/gal-99

Open Access Link: https://gal-studies.museogalileo.it/index.php/galilaeana/article/view/99

Abstract

Christoph Clavius’ Latin translation of Euclid’s Elements is studied by applying standard and less standard tools of computational linguistics. Clavius’ lexical choices are compared with the relevant Greek and Latin editions and translations. We shall thereby assess Clavius’ treatment of Latin sources, as well as his specific, scholarly aims and his general strategy.

The article is part of a special issue on Mathematical Thought in the Renaissance  and the Genesis of Modern Mathematicse edited by Riccardo Bellé and Beatrice Sisana.

Authors with CRIS profile

Andrea Bréard Chair for Sinology with a focus on the Intellectual and Cultural History of China (Alexander von Humboldt-Professor) Florian Keßler Institut für Sprachen und Kulturen des Nahen Ostens und Ostasiens

Involved external institutions

National Center for Scientific Research / Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) FR France (FR) Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) ES Spain (ES)

How to cite

APA:

Acerbi, F., Bréard, A., Keßler, F., & Masià, R. (2026). Clavius’ edition of Euclid’s Elements: A computational approach. Galilæana, 23(1), 35 - 100. https://doi.org/10.57617/gal-99

MLA:

Acerbi, Fabio, et al. "Clavius’ edition of Euclid’s Elements: A computational approach." Galilæana 23.1 (2026): 35 - 100.

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