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Adventures in Formalism

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  • 624 pages
  • 22 hours of reading

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Exploring the origins of mathematics, the book delves into the balance between intuition and formalism in mathematical practice. It highlights how intuition serves as a foundation, while formalism emerges to tackle complex problems. However, it warns of the inherent dangers associated with formalism, categorizing it into three distinct types. Through this examination, the text invites readers to reflect on the interplay between intuitive understanding and formal methods in the evolution of mathematical thought.

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Adventures in Formalism, Craig Smorynski

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2012
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