Symbolika matematyczna związana z pojęciem funkcji

Abstract

Mathematical texts are characterised by the occurrence of specific symbols. They may be letters (as applied, for example, by Euclid), number symbols or graphic signs with context-independent meaning. Mathematical symbols store knowledge of previous generations that provides frameworks with which to examine history of mathematical problems. In this paper, we deal with symbols related to the concept of function and related concepts like limit, and some other set theoretical or logical concepts. We focus on symbols that have survived unchanged into the present day and are commonly used. In part, we rely on the well-known book by Florian Cajori, “History of Mathematical Notations”, first published in 1928-1929. Since mathematical notation is still growing, we also present symbols emerged after [Cajori 1928-1929].