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The Mathematical Experience.
by Davis, Philip J. and Reuben Hersh
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Boston: Birkhauser, 1981. This work discusses the practice of modern mathematics from a historical and philosophical perspective. The book discusses the psychology of mathematicians, and gives examples of famous proofs and outstanding problems. It goes on to speculate about what a proof really means, in relationship to actual truth. Other topics include mathematics in education and some of the math that occurs in computer science.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
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- 100450
- Title
- The Mathematical Experience.
- Author
- Davis, Philip J. and Reuben Hersh
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Birkhauser
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- The Mathematical Experience
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