The Origin and Significance of Zero

This interdisciplinary volume examines how the concept of zero emerged and its profound influence across mathematics, science, and culture.

Coauthored by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Peter Gobets, the book traces historical origins and philosophical ramifications of zero as both a numeral and concept.

It brings together perspectives from history, mathematics, philosophy, and cultural studies to show zero's role in shaping modern thought.

The authors discuss linguistic, religious, and technical developments that enabled the adoption of zero and its transformative impact.

The work situates zero as a pivotal idea central to quantitative reasoning and conceptual frameworks in multiple disciplines.