Freedom in Mathematics

This book challenges the views put forward by Pierre Cartier, one of the anchors of the famous Bourbaki group, and Cédric Villani, one of the most brilliant mathematicians of his generation, who received the Fields Medal in 2010. Jean Dhombres, mathematician and science historian, and Gerhard Heinzm...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cartier, Pierre, Dhombres, Jean (Author), Heinzmann, Gerhard (Author), Villani, Cédric (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Springer India 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Presentation of the Authors (Pierre Cartier, Jean Dhombres, Gerhard Heinzmann, Cedric Villani)
  • On the Origins of Mathematics
  • The Relations between Mathématics and Reality
  • Social and Political History of Mathematics Education
  • Nature and Issues of the Mathematics Research
  • Conclusion
  • Annexure