Richard, Professor of Philosophy (San Jose State University Calif
Simply Goedel (Great Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781943657155
- author:
- Richard, Professor of Philosophy (San Jose State University Calif
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simply Charly
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1 centimetres (0.22
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Kurt Gödel was born in Austria-Hungary and grew up in an ethnic German family. He excelled in languages and mathematics from an early age, mastering university-level math while still in high school. This remarkable achievement laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work. Gödel's life took a dramatic turn with the rise of Nazism in 1939, leading him to settle in the US with his wife. At the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, he continued his pioneering work and became close friends with Albert Einstein. In "Simply Gödel", Richard Tieszen explores Gödel's life and career, including his struggles with mental illness and lesser-known writings on topics such as time travel and the existence of God. This book provides an accessible explanation of Gödel's incompleteness theorems, while also delving into some of his lesser-known ideas. With clarity and sympathy, "Simply Gödel" brings to life Gödel's fascinating personal and intellectual journey, conveying the lasting impact of his work on our modern world.
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