Mathematics as Metaphor (Collected Works)
Description
This collection brings together wide-ranging essays that explore mathematics not only as a rigorous discipline, but also as a language for understanding patterns, reality, and human thought. Organized around mathematics; its dialogue with physics; and the connections among language, consciousness, and literary criticism, the volume moves across intellectual boundaries with clarity and depth. It offers thoughtful perspectives on the philosophy and history of mathematics while illuminating the creative and conceptual links between scientific inquiry and the humanities. An engaging choice for readers interested in mathematics, physics, linguistics, and the broader meaning of knowledge.
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paperback
American Mathematical Soc.
Published Jan 1, 2007
258 pages
ISBN: 9780821843314
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First Published
2007
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
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