The Mathematical Experience
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Philip J. Davis And Reuben Hersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Harvester Press Limited, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this seminal work of non-fiction, "The Mathematical Experience," Philip J. Davis and Reuben Hersh present a profound and accessible examination of mathematics as a human endeavor. This book transcends a mere textbook, offering a philosophical and historical perspective on the nature of mathematical thought, its beauty, and its challenges. It details the lives of mathematicians, the process of discovery, and the often-misunderstood role of mathematics in society. The authors argue for a more intuitive and less formal understanding of the subject, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophy of science, the history of ideas, or the true essence of mathematical creativity.
Author: Philip J. Davis And Reuben Hersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Harvester Press Limited, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this seminal work of non-fiction, "The Mathematical Experience," Philip J. Davis and Reuben Hersh present a profound and accessible examination of mathematics as a human endeavor. This book transcends a mere textbook, offering a philosophical and historical perspective on the nature of mathematical thought, its beauty, and its challenges. It details the lives of mathematicians, the process of discovery, and the often-misunderstood role of mathematics in society. The authors argue for a more intuitive and less formal understanding of the subject, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophy of science, the history of ideas, or the true essence of mathematical creativity.