Was Cantor's history of math considered Eurocentric?
While my work certainly reflected the scholarship available in my time, I consciously strove to present a global perspective. I dedicated significant effort to understanding and presenting the mathematical achievements of non-European civilizations, such as those in India and the Islamic world. My aim was to demonstrate the interconnectedness and diffusion of mathematical knowledge, rather than a purely Western-centric view, although the limitations of my era's access to certain texts were a factor.
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