http://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?site=PSaclay&matricule_prop=20479

PRACTICES OF ARGUMENTATION IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY CHINESE MATHEMATICS: Until
the beginning of the 20th century, China developed mainly a system of
mathematical knowledge based on algorithms, without an explicitly
formulated demonstrative scheme. Nevertheless, important results have been
obtained, especially in number theory. This thesis should investigate more
particularly the transcultural history of demonstrative discourses
following the transmission and translation of Western mathematical
knowledge in China, focusing on a specific field, such as the geometry of
conics.

Applicants must hold an above-average MA (or equivalent) in mathematics,
history of mathematics, or sinology and prove advanced skills in Chinese
(both classical and modern).

The deadlines for applications are:

- 24 May 2018 (Letter of motivation and CV to andrea.breard@u-psud.fr)
- 29 May 2018 (online application).  

For more information on the application requirements and procedures for
candidates, please visit the website (in French only): 
https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/fr/formation/doctorat/sciences-de-lhomme-et-de-la-societe-ed-shs#offre-de-sujets-de-theses