Mathematics, Form And Function by Saunders Mac Lane
The book in question is a comprehensive exploration of the nature, origin, and historical development of mathematics. It delves into the philosophical and logical foundations of mathematical concepts, examining how they arise from natural phenomena and human activities. The work discusses the structure and function of mathematical language and its relation to logic and set theory, while also considering the role of mathematics in the physical sciences, and its application to problems in the real world. The author presents a unified view of mathematics as a coherent whole, emphasizing the interplay between its abstract form and practical function.
The 6418th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 476
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on Best Science Book Ever (the Royal Institution of Great Britain)