Vladimir Uspensky “Apology of Mathematics”
Vladimir Andreevich Uspensky – student of Kolmogorova, famous mathematician, professor of Moscow University. But this is not why read his books and articles, listen to his lectures and communicate with him – an inspirational lesson.
Vladimir Andreevich Uspensky – student of Kolmogorova, famous mathematician, professor of Moscow University. But this is not why read his books and articles, listen to his lectures and communicate with him – an inspirational lesson. The thing is that Assumption, firstly, loves not only his mathematics;He refers to the humanities with sincere interest and reverence. Secondly, he is convinced that the philosophy of mathematics is part of human culture and therefore is necessary for “every cultural person” (if you are protesting, then you were simply poorly taught mathematics at school; if it seems to you that this is an exaggeration
, think about thathow mathematics expands the skills of thinking and horizons of imagination). And finally, he knows how to brilliantly talk about the history of science, state the foundations of science and set the boundaries of science – turning to the reader with emphasized politeness, but without condescending, without changing his ironic and slightly detached style, but in all possible ways making a difficult clear.
“It would seem that it can be more important and primary than the ability to distinguish true statements from the statements of false? However, even more important, even more primary is the ability to distinguish meaningful statements from meaningless. “. If you agree with this statement, and also rejoice when they are explained to you incomprehensible, tell a new one about the famous and show unexpected ties between familiar things, then you will find great intellectual pleasure.
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