[Goodbye, Descartes] is certain to attract attention and controversy..a fascinating journey to the edges of logical thinking and beyond. -Publishers Weekly (???) Critical Acclaim for Keith Devlin's Previous Book Mathematics: The Science of Patterns A book such as this belongs in the personal library of everyone interested in learning about some of the most subtle and profound works of the human spirit. -American Scientist Devlin's very attractive book is a well-written attempt to explain mathematics to educated nonmathematicians . the basic ideas are presented in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Highly recommended. -Choice [Devlin] has found an interesting way of exhibiting how mathematics is unified . the author's presentation is a tour de force. -Mathematical Reviews A Selection of the Newbridge Library of Science and Reader's Subscription
Goodbye, Descartes: The End of Logic and the Search for a New Cosmology of the Mind
$16.93 - $57.72
- UPC:
- 9780471142164
- Maximum Purchase:
- 3 units
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 1997-01-06
- Author:
- Keith Devlin
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- 1