What can we learn from 'The World of Mathematics Vol3' by James Newman?

  • Thread starter Thread starter C0nfused
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Mathematics
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the book "The World of Mathematics Vol3" by James Newman, focusing on its content related to mathematical logic and the mathematical way of thinking. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the book's usefulness in understanding these topics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that while "The World of Mathematics" may not teach much directly, it could provide valuable background or motivation for studying higher mathematics.
  • Another participant expresses that they found the anthology interesting and learned a lot from it years ago.
  • A third participant hopes that others can access all four volumes of the series for a more comprehensive understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the book's educational value, with some finding it helpful and others suggesting it serves more as motivation rather than a direct teaching tool. No consensus is reached regarding its overall effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify particular assumptions or limitations regarding their experiences with the book, nor do they detail specific content that may influence their views.

C0nfused
Messages
139
Reaction score
0
Hi everybody,
I would like to hear your comments about "The World of Mathematics Vol3" by James Newman. It has many essays of famous mathematicians and much stuff is about mathematical logic,mathematical way of thinking etc. Have you found it helpful in these topics?
Thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
The World of Mathematics won't teach you much, but it may provide background or motivation to study higher mathematics. It's an excellent anthology, and I hope you can get all four volumes, not just one.
 
Thanks for your answer
 
I thought it very interestng years ago. I learned a lot from it.
 

Similar threads

Foundations A rigorous approach to learn Mathematics
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
4K
Intro Physics What is the best conceptual high school physics book?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
A good way to work through Hassani's Mathematical Physics
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
9K
Is mathematics invented or discovered?
  • · Replies 64 ·
3
Replies
64
Views
5K
Calculus What are some affordable textbooks for learning math concepts for physics?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Rigorous Study of the Higgs Boson - Question
  • · Replies 46 ·
2
Replies
46
Views
6K
What does Alain Connes think of Tegmark's hypothesis?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Are there Physics and Mathematics Texts for Holistic Learners
  • · Replies 45 ·
2
Replies
45
Views
6K
Where can I find resources for learning mathematical proofs from scratch?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Other Relearning Math: Comparing Resources for the Best Learning Experience
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
13K