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A Mathematician's Apology

by G.H. Hardy · 1992 · 154 pages

Paul Graham
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About This Book

G.H. Hardy provides a formal justification for the pursuit of pure mathematics, arguing that its value lies in aesthetic beauty rather than practical application. Written as his own creative powers were declining, the essay offers a personal look at the motivations and mind of a working mathematician.

Genres

Biography & MemoirPhilosophyScience & Technology

Topics

AestheticsCreativityMathematical BeautyNumber TheoryPure Mathematics

Book Details

Published

1992

Pages

154

Language

en

ISBN

9780521427067

Audiobook Available

1h 16m
Narrated by Andy Stevenson

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