Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, Volume 1 and 2 Induction and Analogy in Mathematics: Patterns of Plausible Inference
Polya, George
ISBN 10: 0691080054 ISBN 13: 9780691080055
Published by Princeton University Press, 1954
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Volume 1 and 2. Clean copies. Some light staining on book jackets. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; 6.25 X 0.75 X 9.5 inches; 296 pages. Seller Inventory # 91779
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A guide to the practical art of plausible reasoning, this book has relevance in every field of intellectual activity. Professor Polya, a world-famous mathematician from Stanford University, uses mathematics to show how hunches and guesses play an important part in even the most rigorously deductive science. He explains how solutions to problems can be guessed at; good guessing is often more important than rigorous deduction in finding correct solutions. Vol. I, on Induction and Analogy in Mathematics, covers a wide variety of mathematical problems, revealing the trains of thought that lead to solutions, pointing out false bypaths, discussing techniques of searching for proofs. Problems and examples challenge curiosity, judgment, and power of invention.
About the Author: G. Polya (1887-1985) was Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University.
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Title: Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, Volume ...
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Good