The World of Mathematics
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The World of Mathematics is a comprehensive four-volume anthology edited by James R. Newman that presents the history, ideas, and cultural impact of mathematics through essays, biographies, and classic writings.
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| The World of Mathematics canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T14012205 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The World of Mathematics Context triple: [James R. Newman, notableWork, The World of Mathematics]
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Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
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The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
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“A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics”
“A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” is a prominent, lyrically mathematical theme from James Horner’s score for the film *A Beautiful Mind*, known for its delicate piano lines and shimmering orchestration.
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Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
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The Mathematical Experience
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The World of Mathematics Target entity description: The World of Mathematics is a comprehensive four-volume anthology edited by James R. Newman that presents the history, ideas, and cultural impact of mathematics through essays, biographies, and classic writings.
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A.
Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
-
B.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
-
C.
“A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics”
“A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” is a prominent, lyrically mathematical theme from James Horner’s score for the film *A Beautiful Mind*, known for its delicate piano lines and shimmering orchestration.
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D.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
-
E.
The Mathematical Experience
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
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