Reuben Hersh
Experiencing Mathematics: What do we do, when we do mathematics?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780821894200
- author:
- Reuben Hersh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- American Mathematical Society
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 257
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 17.8 x 24.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Popular Science, Maths
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Experiencing Mathematics: What Do We Do When We Do Mathematics? Reuben Hersh offers a unique perspective on the nature and meaning of mathematics by examining what mathematicians actually do when they are doing mathematics. This collection of selected articles and essays provides an honest and coherent account of mathematical practice, moving beyond the traditional debate between Platonism and formalism. By exploring the pragmatism of John Dewey and the philosophical analysis of Poincare, Hadamard, and Polya, Hersh sheds light on the reality of mathematical entities. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the dialogue, satire, and fantasy that underpin mathematical practice, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the subject. Written by a renowned expert in mathematics, this book provides a fresh and insightful look at the world of mathematics, one that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a more nuanced understanding of what it means to do mathematics.
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