The Joy of Thinking: The Beauty and Power of Classical Mathematical Ideas, Parts 1 and 2 (The Great Courses Lecture Transcript and Course Guidebook)

Edward B. Burger; Michael Starbird

ISBN 10: 1565857704 / ISBN 13: 9781565857704

Published by The Teaching Company, 2003

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Synopsis:

The world of mathematics contains some of the greatest ideas of humankindideas comparable to the works of Shakespeare, Plato, and Michelangelo. These mathematical ideas can add texture, beauty, and wonder to your life. Most importantly, you don't have to be a mathematician to have access to this world.nA Mathematical Journey: The Joy of Thinking is a course about fun, aesthetics, and mysteryabout great mathematical ideas that arise from puzzles, observations of everyday life, and habits of curiosity and effective thinking. It is as much about learning to think abstractly as it is about what we traditionally think of as mathematics. You explore the fourth dimension, coincidences, fractals, the allure of number, and geometry, and bring these weighty notions back down to earth to see how they apply to your own life. Rather than focusing on adding figures or creating equations (in fact, there are fewer numbers than you might expect), this course enables you to uncover and grasp insightful strategies for approaching, enjoying, and understanding the world around you.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Joy of Thinking: The Beauty and Power of...
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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