Mathematics: All That Matters

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• Mike Askew

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• 151 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Matematica
• Natura

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Mathematics often receives negative connotations, with terms like 'calculating' or 'rational' lacking the charm of 'artistic' or 'creative.' In popular culture, mathematicians are frequently depicted as socially awkward individuals who struggle in personal relationships. This portrayal leads many to dismiss mathematics with a sense of pride, claiming they were never good at it. However, professional mathematicians view their field differently, seeking elegant solutions and enjoying the creative aspects of mathematical exploration. As Russian mathematician Sophia Kovalevskaya noted, "It is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul." The disconnect between public perception and the mathematician's perspective often stems from traditional educational methods, which present mathematics as a collection of abstract concepts, detached from the human experiences that shaped them. By examining the history of mathematics, psychological insights into learning, and fundamental mathematical ideas, this book aims to bridge that gap. It seeks not necessarily to inspire a love for mathematics but to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for its nature, emphasizing the human side of this often-misunderstood discipline.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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