An Introduction to Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Whitehead, A. N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331980119 ISBN 13: 9781331980117

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2016

Synopsis

Excerpt from An Introduction to Mathematics

The reason for this failure of the science to live up to its reputation is that its funda mental ideas are not explained to the student disentangled from the technical procedure which has been invented to facilitate their exact presentation in particular instances. Accordingly, the unfortunate learner finds himself struggling to acquire a knowledge of a mass of details which are not illuminated by any general conception. Without a doubt, technical facility is a first requisite for valu able mental activity: we shall fail to appre ciate the rhythm of Milton, or the passion of Shelley, so long as we find it necessary to spell the words and are not quite certain of the forms of the individual letters. In this sense there is no royal road to learning. But it is equally an error to confine attention to technical processes, excluding consideration of general ideas. Here lies the road to pedantry.

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Excerpt from An Introduction to Mathematics
About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Review

"Whitehead doesn't popularize or make palatable; he is simply lucid and cogent....A finely balanced mixture of knowledge and urbanity....Should delight you."--The New York Times
"Whitehead doesn't popularize or make palatable; he is simply lucid and cogent....A finely balanced mixture of knowledge and urbanity....Should delight you."--The New York Times
"Whitehead doesn't popularize or make palatable; he is simply lucid and cogent....A finely balanced mixture of knowledge and urbanity....Should delight you."--The New York Times

-Whitehead doesn't popularize or make palatable; he is simply lucid and cogent....A finely balanced mixture of knowledge and urbanity....Should delight you.---The New York Times

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331980119
• ISBN 13: 9781331980117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268