A Mathematician's Apology by G. H. Hardy
"A Mathematician's Apology" is a deeply personal reflection on the beauty and importance of pure mathematics. The author, a renowned mathematician, defends the pursuit of mathematics for its own sake, arguing it's a creative art form akin to poetry or painting. The book provides insight into the mind of a working mathematician and the aesthetic appeal of mathematics, while also discussing its practical utility and the author's own work on number theory and the theory of prime numbers.
The 1146th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1940
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 153
- Words
- 30,000
- 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)
- 87th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- 72 Philosophy Books Everyone Should Read (The Institute of Art and Ideas)