Vol. 4 of a monumental 4-volume set covers such topics as mathematical machines, mathematics in warfare, a mathematical theory of art, mathematics of the good, mathematics in literature, mathematics and music, and amusements, puzzles, and fancies. Individual contributions by A. M. Turing, Aldous Huxley, Sir James Jeans, Lewis Carroll, and other notables.
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Carl Friedrich Gauss, a famous 18th century mathematician said "Learn from the Masters".The World of mathematics gives us all this opportunity. This monumental collection of articles from the Masters throws light on all aspects and areas of Mathematics and mathematical sciences. Do you want to hear about Boolean algebra from Boole himself? The collection is well organized into different areas of mathematics. Abstract algebra to Logic to Geometry and Physics You will slowley understand how mathematics is not just about numbers and counting and measurement. Will slowley begin to understand the unbelievable depth of abstractions it aims to capture. you will begin learning the structure and nature of mathematics..its approaches to modeling the intutive world and then..extend it! In a way you will learn what the mind is capable of and is ultimately trying to acheive! A personal note: I started reading it during my undergraduate and after more than 10 years, still go back to it for more light. Thanks to Prof. Chandrasekar for recommending this to me.
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