Like Douglas Hofstadteras "GAdel, Escher, Bach," and David
Berlinskias "A Tour of the Calculus, Euclid in the Rainforest"
combines the literary with the mathematical to explore logicathe
one indispensable tool in manas quest to understand the world.
Underpinning both math and science, it is the foundation of every
major advancement in knowledge since the time of the ancient
Greeks. Through adventure stories and historical narratives
populated with a rich and quirky cast of characters, Mazur artfully
reveals the less-than-airtight nature of logic and the muddled
relationship between math and the real world. Ultimately, Mazur
argues, logical reasoning is not purely robotic. At its most basic
level, it is a creative process guided by our intuitions and
beliefs about the world. BACKCOVER: aThis charming book radiates
love of mathematics and of life . . . A treasure of human
experience and intellectual excitement.a
a"Choice"
aDevoid of complex proofs and dense mathematical language;
instead, the author has drawn upon his experience as a formative
teacher to create a book rich in content that connects with
real-world experiences.a
a"Library Journal"
aJoseph Mazur brilliantly explores the symbiotic relationship
between the physical and the mathematical worldsa]A stylish and
seductive book that convinces the mind even as it delights the
soul.a
aPEN American Center
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