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Why is the concept of topos a "metamorphosis" of the concept of space?

Hi,

I recently started studying topos theory, and I am puzzled by the Grothendieck's claim that topos is a "metamorphosis" of the concept of space. Can somebody explain what he means by this?

Thanks, Alexander

asked Feb 7, 2010 at 2:31

Alex