Th W Engelmann E Javal (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the fundamental concepts of number theory, exploring their evolutionary origins in the human sensory experience, specifically in the perception of musical intervals. The author, an esteemed physiologist and psychologist, argues that our understanding of numbers and their relationships stems from the brain's ability to compare and differentiate between sound frequencies, a skill that develops in infancy and lays the groundwork for mathematical thinking. The book delves into the role of sensory input in shaping our cognitive abilities, challenging traditional notions of numerical cognition and providing a novel perspective on the development of human understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.