A survey of the development of mathematical thought from ancient times to the present, with some consideration of its place in political, social, and intellectual history. Assigned problem studies will explore historical methods of solution, famous mathematical questions, the work of individual mathematicians, and the rise of various branches of mathematics. Format: lecture. Evaluation will be based primarily on performance on problem assignments and a final exam. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211. No enrollment limit (expected: 10). This is a quantitative/formal reasoning course.