Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson

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By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Parenting
Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips), 1851-1916 Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips), 1851-1916
English
"Calculus Made Easy" by Silvanus P. Thompson is a book on infinitesimal calculus originally published in 1910. Rather than relying on the traditional epsilon-delta definition of limits, Thompson takes a revolutionary approach by using direct approximation methods in the spirit of Leibniz. The book aims to demystify what are often considered terrify...
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numerous reprints spanning over half a century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ashley Garcia
5 months ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the style is confident yet approachable. An impressive piece of work.

Ethan Flores
5 months ago

I didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. Absolutely essential reading.

Carol Roberts
2 weeks ago

I rarely write reviews but the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

Aiden Ramirez
4 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. An excellent read overall.

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