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The Oracle of Numbers: A Brief Philosophy of Mathematics

The Oracle of Numbers: A Brief Philosophy of Mathematics

Gillespie, Gordon

Paperback

General Mathematics

Publisher Price: $27.99

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 24, 2027

ISBN10: 3032353203
ISBN13: 9783032353207
Publisher: Birkhauser
Published: Feb 24 2027
Pages: 216
Language: English

The sciences and humanities are often imagined as two entirely distinct fields with little overlap. In this book, Gordon Gillespie weaves together historical anecdotes, philosophical arguments, and scientific explanations to demonstrate how mathematics is the bridge that connects them. Gillespie constructs this case through a careful selection of thought-provoking vignettes that illustrate foundational topics, such as counting and geometry, as well as the philosophical ideas behind concepts like infinity. As the chapters progress, Gillespie gradually deconstructs the historical understanding of mathematics as a purely abstract discipline. In its place, readers will instead see it for what it really is: not the drudgery of uncreative number crunchers, but a unique art of thinking that builds intricate ideas from elementary notions deeply rooted in our everyday lives. Whether these ideas come from Special Relativity or the well-known story about Achilles and the tortoise, The Oracle of Numbers shows how mathematics operates across disciplines and opens up unique perspectives on the world and ourselves.

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