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1. Euclidean Geometry

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   The system of axioms and theorems codified by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria in his work Elements/) (c. 300 BCE). Euclidean geometry, often termed "classical geometry," is the fundamental framework for describing spatial relationships in two and three dimensions based on a set of self-evident truths, or postulates. Its historical significance lies not only in its mathematical coherence but also in establishing the paradigm…

2. Euclidean Geometry

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   Euclidean geometry is distinguished from other formal systems by its specific set of five postulates, which are assumed to be true without proof. The first four postulates are considered universally intuitive, while the fifth, the Parallel Postulate, has been the source of extensive historical debate.
   The five postulates, as translated from the Elements/), are:
   Postulate I: A straight line segment can be drawn connecting any two distinct points.