Gregory J. Chaitin
Springer London
1e druk, 2002
9781852335496
Conversations with a Mathematician
Math, Art, Science and the Limits of Reason
Specificaties
Gebonden, 158 blz.
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Engels
Springer London |
1e druk, 2002
ISBN13: 9781852335496
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
The author, G. J. Chaitin, shows that God plays dice not only in quantum mechanics but also in the foundations of mathematics. According to Chaitin there exist mathematical facts that are true for no reason. This fascinating and provocative text contains a collection of his most wide-ranging and non-technical lectures and interviews. It will be of interest to anyone concerned with the philosophy of mathematics, the similarities and differences between physics and mathematics, and mathematics as art.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781852335496
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:158
Uitgever:Springer London
Druk:1
Inhoudsopgave
A century of controversy over the foundations of mathematics (Lecture).- How to be a mathematician (TV interview).- The creative life: science vs. art (Interview).- Algorithmic information theory & the foundations of mathematics (Lecture).- Randomness in arithmetic (TV interview).- The reason for my life (Interview).- Undecidability & randomness in pure mathematics (Lecture).- Math, science & fantasy (Interview).- Sensual mathematics (TV interview).- Final thoughts.- Recommended further reading.