| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4585223 | Journal of Algebra | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We present a constructive analysis of Laplaceʼs proof that the field of complex numbers is algebraically closed. This proof was criticized by Gauss, who presented later a rigorous and constructive version of this proof. Our argument is different, and closer to the one of Laplace.
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