Euclid: The Elements•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
Pons Asinorum
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1
Comprehension
States the theorem: "The angles at the base of an isosceles triangle are equal"
2
Cause & Consequence
Explains why points F and G are needed: they create triangles that can be compared using Proposition IV
3
Meaning
Reflects on why this is called "Pons Asinorum": it "separates those who can follow mathematical reasoning from those who cannot"
4
Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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