《数术记遗》之古算十四法的程序意义解读

An Interpertation of the Fourteen Types of Ancient Algorithm of Shuo shu Ji Yi:A Procedural Viewpoint

本文从程序化意义来研究和解读《数术记遗》所记载中国古代算法十四种,突显了中国传统数学以能行性的机械化为其主要特征,并指出:我国古代数学对十进位置计数程度的驾驭,已达到"熟则变,变则通"的纯熟地步。

The present essay endeavours to study and interpret the fourteen types of Chinese ancient algorithm of Shuo Shu Ji Yi from a procedural viewpointWhile projecting the major characteristics of traditional Chinese mathematics as mechanical and feasible,the present essay demonstrates at the same time that Chinese ancient mathematicians have achieved amazing adroitness and perfect skill with the decimal counter system