Experiencing Mathematics
Reuben Hersh
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Experiencing Mathematics
by Reuben Hersh
Published
2014
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Pages
291
ISBN-13
9780821894200
Description
"Most mathematicians, when asked about the nature and meaning of mathematics, vacillate between the two unrealistic poles of Platonism and formalism. By looking carefully at what mathematicians really do when they are doing mathematics, Reuben Hersh offers an escape from this trap. This book of selected articles and essays provides an honest, coherent, and clearly understandable account of mathematicians' proof as it really is, and of the existence and reality of mathematical entities. It follows in the footsteps of Poincaré, Hadamard, and Polya. The pragmatism of John Dewey is a better fit for mathematical practice than the dominant 'analytic philosophy'. Dialogue, satire, and fantasy enliven the philosophical and methodological analysis."--page [4] of cover.
Subjects
Heinemann Mathematics
Elements
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
De la terre à la lune
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Experiencing Mathematics?
This edition of Experiencing Mathematics has approximately 291 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Experiencing Mathematics?
For most readers, Experiencing Mathematics typically takes between 6h 4m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Experiencing Mathematics?
The estimated word count for Experiencing Mathematics is approximately 72,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Experiencing Mathematics?
Experiencing Mathematics was written by Reuben Hersh.
When was Experiencing Mathematics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.