Su, Francis
Mathematics for Human Flourishing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300258516
- author:
- Su, Francis
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 2.5 centimeters (0.67
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Teaching Methods & Materials,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Edward Su is a profound exploration of the subject's beauty, humanity, and power to build virtues that help us flourish. The book weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires, such as play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love, and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. Through stories of those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil and inmate Christopher Jackson, Su reveals how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. His book offers a unique perspective on the subject, one that is both accessible and deeply personal. By exploring the intersection of mathematics and human experience, Su shows how this intellectual pursuit can be open to all.
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