Levels of Infinity: Selected Writings on Mathematics and Philosophy (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) - Softcover

Book 220 of 302: Dover Books on Mathematics

Weyl, Hermann; Pesic, Peter

 
9780486489032: Levels of Infinity: Selected Writings on Mathematics and Philosophy (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics)

Synopsis

This original anthology collects 10 of Weyl's less-technical writings that address the broader scope and implications of mathematics. Most have been long unavailable or not previously published in book form. Subjects include logic, topology, abstract algebra, relativity theory, and reflections on the work of Weyl's mentor, David Hilbert. 2012 edition.

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About the Author

Hermann Weyl (1885-1955) ranks among the 20th century's greatest and most influential mathematicians. He was associated with Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, the University of Gottingen, and ETH Zurich. His other Dover books include The Concept of a Riemann Surface (47004-0), The Theory of Groups and Quantum Mechanics (60269-9), and Space, Time, Matter (60267-2).Peter Pesic is a Tutor and Musician in Residence at St. John's College, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has edited several books for Dover, including Beyond Geometry: Classic Papers from Riemann to Einstein (45350-2).

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