Hardy, G. H.
A Mathematician's Apology
- ISBN 13:
- 9789388318143
- author:
- Hardy, G. H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hawk Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 82
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.5 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Science, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Mathematician's Apology is an essay by British mathematician G. H. Hardy that explores the aesthetics of mathematics and offers insight into the mind of a working mathematician.
Hardy argues that pure mathematics possesses beauty, comparable to painting and poetry, and seeks to justify its value beyond practical applications.
This thought-provoking work provides a unique perspective on the nature of mathematics and its relationship with art and philosophy.
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