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Mathematician's Apology
G. H. Hardy · 1940 · 153 pages
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A classic essay by renowned British mathematician G. H. Hardy on the nature, beauty, and purpose of pure mathematics. Hardy defends mathematics as art, exploring why he devoted his life to an abstract discipline and how mathematical creativity resembles poetry and music. A profound meditation on the meaning of intellectual vocation and the pursuit of elegance in ideas.
Book details
| Author | G. H. Hardy |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Mathematician's Apology |
| Year of publication | 1940 |
| Pages | 153 |
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