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Really? What is Mathematics
Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a …
Loving and Hating Mathematics
Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although …
Loving and Hating Mathematics
An exploration of the hidden human, emotional, and social dimensions of mathematicsMathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects …
What is Mathematics, Really?
Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a …
Family Record of John J. Borkholder and Anna Schmucker, 1842-1960
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the …
18 Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics
Collection of the most interesting recent writings on the philosophy of mathematics written by highly respected researchers from philosophy, mathematics, physics, and chemistry …
18 Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics
This book comes from the Internet. Browsing the Web, I stumbled on philosophers, cognitive scientists, sociologists, computer scientists, even mathematicians!-saying original, …
Experiencing Mathematics
The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition
Winner of the 1983 National Book Award!"…a perfectly marvelous book about the Queen of Sciences, from which one will get a real feeling for what mathematicians do and who they are. …
Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience
Mathematical Experience, Study Edition
Winner of the 1983 National Book Award!"e;...a perfectly marvelous book about the Queen of Sciences, from which one will get a real feeling for what mathematicians do and who …
The Mathematical Experience
This is the classic introduction for the educated lay reader to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities.