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Euclid in the Rainforest

Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math

Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math

By Joseph Mazur

By Joseph Mazur

By Joseph Mazur

By Joseph Mazur

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Category: Nonfiction

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Jul 25, 2006 | ISBN 9780452287839

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Jul 25, 2006 | ISBN 9781101664872

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    About Euclid in the Rainforest

    Like Douglas Hofstadter’s Gödel, Escher, Bach, and David Berlinski’s A Tour of the Calculus, Euclid in the Rainforest combines the literary with the mathematical to explore
    logic—the one indispensable tool in man’s quest to understand the world. Underpinning both math and science, it is the foundation of every major advancement in knowledge since the time of the ancient Greeks. Through adventure stories and historical narratives populated with a rich and quirky cast of characters, Mazur artfully reveals the less-than-airtight nature of logic and the muddled relationship between math and the real world. Ultimately, Mazur argues, logical reasoning is not purely robotic. At its most basic level, it is a creative process guided by our intuitions and beliefs about the world.

    About Euclid in the Rainforest

    Like Douglas Hofstadter’s Gödel, Escher, Bach, and David Berlinski’s A Tour of the Calculus, Euclid in the Rainforest combines the literary with the mathematical to explore
    logic—the one indispensable tool in man’s quest to understand the world. Underpinning both math and science, it is the foundation of every major advancement in knowledge since the time of the ancient Greeks. Through adventure stories and historical narratives populated with a rich and quirky cast of characters, Mazur artfully reveals the less-than-airtight nature of logic and the muddled relationship between math and the real world. Ultimately, Mazur argues, logical reasoning is not purely robotic. At its most basic level, it is a creative process guided by our intuitions and beliefs about the world.

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    About Joseph Mazur

    Joseph Mazur is Professor of Mathematics at Marlboro College, where he has taught a wide range of classes in all areas of mathematics, its history, and philosophy.

    About Joseph Mazur

    Joseph Mazur is Professor of Mathematics at Marlboro College, where he has taught a wide range of classes in all areas of mathematics, its history, and philosophy.

    Product Details

    Category: Nonfiction

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Plume
    Jul 25, 2006 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780452287839

    Category: Nonfiction

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Plume
    Jul 25, 2006 | 352 Pages | ISBN 9781101664872

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    Praise

    “Devoid of complex proofs and dense mathematical language; instead, the author has drawn upon his experience as a formative teacher to create a book rich in content that connects with real-world experiences.” —Library Journal

    “Joseph Mazur brilliantly explores the symbiotic relationship between the physical and the mathematical worlds…A stylish and seductive book that convinces the mind even as it delights the soul.” —PEN American Center

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