ISBN: 9781332155279 - mathematics, from the points of view of the mathematician, and of the physicist: an address delivered to the mathematical and physical, society of university college, london (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This intriguing book explores the vastly different perspectives of Mathematics by the mathematician and physicist. The author, who is both a physicist and mathematician, strives to unravel the striking fundamental contrasts in their approaches to the subject. A connection to physics drove the conception and development of the discipline, eventually leading to an unanticipated abstract route in mathematics. This divergence has produced both advantages and drawbacks. The mathematician may attain the utmost heights of abstraction, while the physicist is required to remain grounded in a very concrete reality. Yet, if either strayed too far from the other's approach, progress would falter. The book masterfully examines this delicate balance by comparing the mathematician's and physicist's perspectives on abstractness, utility, elegance, and the role of physical intuition. It illuminates the inherent tension between the pure pursuit of knowledge and the practical application of mathematics, underscoring the paramount value of both perspectives in the overall pursuit of scientific understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…