Proof and the Art of Mathematics by Joel David Hamkins (English) Paperback Book

Proof and the Art of Mathematics by Joel David Hamkins

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Description "A textbook for students who are learning how to write a mathematical proof, a validation of the truth of a mathematical statement"--

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An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs.An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs.This book offers an introduction to the art and craft of proof-writing. The author, a leading research mathematician, presents a series of engaging and compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. These proofs capture a wide range of topics, including number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, the theory of games, geometry, infinity, order theory, and real analysis. The goal is to show students and aspiring mathematicians how to write proofs with elegance and precision.

Author Biography

Joel David Hamkins is Professor of Logic at Oxford University and Sir Peter Strawson Fellow in Philosophy at University College, Oxford. The author of Proof and the Art of Mathematics (MIT Press), he is the creator of the popular blog Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite. He is a prominent contributor to MathOverflow, where he has posted more than 1,000 mathematical arguments.

Details ISBN 0262539799 ISBN-13 9780262539791 Title Proof and the Art of Mathematics Author Joel David Hamkins Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 232 Publisher MIT Press Ltd GE_Item_ID:141686425; About Us

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