The Mathematical Experience
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The Mathematical Experience is a widely acclaimed book that explores the nature, history, philosophy, and human side of mathematics in an accessible and reflective way.
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| The Mathematical Experience canonical | 3 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| author |
Philip J. Davis
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Reuben Hersh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
National Book Award
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National Book Award for Science NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceivedYear | 1983 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describedAs |
accessible
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reflective ⓘ widely acclaimed ⓘ |
| genre |
history of mathematics
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mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasEdition | revised edition ⓘ |
| hasPart |
dialogues
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essays ⓘ historical sketches ⓘ philosophical reflections ⓘ |
| influenced |
popular understanding of mathematics
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subsequent works in philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
accessible exploration of mathematics for general readers
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discussion of Platonism in mathematics ⓘ discussion of formalism in mathematics ⓘ discussion of intuitionism in mathematics ⓘ portrayal of working mathematicians ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1981 ⓘ |
| publisher | Birkhäuser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
history of mathematics
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human side of mathematics ⓘ mathematical creativity ⓘ mathematical culture ⓘ mathematical education ⓘ mathematical proof ⓘ mathematical rigor ⓘ nature of mathematics ⓘ philosophical views of mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ practice of mathematics ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general audience
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philosophers of mathematics ⓘ students of mathematics ⓘ teachers of mathematics ⓘ |
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