Freedom in Mathematics
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- Synopsis
- This book challengesthe views put forward by Pierre Cartier, one of the anchors of the famousBourbaki group, and Cédric Villani, one of the most brilliant mathematicians ofhis generation, who received the Fields Medal in 2010. Jean Dhombres, mathematicianand science historian, and Gerhard Heinzmann, philosopher of science and also aspecialist in mathematics engage in a fruitful dialogue with the twomathematicians, prompting readers to reflect on mathematical activity and itssocial consequences in history as well as in the modern world. Cédric Villani'spopular success proves once again that a common awareness has developed, albeitin a very confused way, of the major role of mathematics in the constructionand efficiency of natural sciences, which are at the origin of ourtechnologies. Despite this, the idea that mathematics cannot be shared remains firmlyentrenched, a perceived failing that has even been branded a lack of culture byvocal forces in the media as well as cultural and political establishment. The authors explore three majordirections in their dialogue: the highly complex relationship betweenmathematics and reality, the subject of many debates and opposing viewpoints; thefreedom that the construction of mathematics has given humankind by enabling themto develop the natural sciences as well as mathematical research; and the responsibilitywith which the scientific community and governments should address the role ofmathematics in research and education policies.
- Copyright:
- 2016
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9788132227885
- Publisher:
- Springer India, New Delhi
- Date of Addition:
- 09/06/16
- Copyrighted By:
- Springer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Mathematics and Statistics
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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