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Mathematicians and their Gods

Snezana Lawrence and Mark McCartney

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Description:An engaging book on mathematics and religion, with 'stand-alone' chapters on topics.Leading scholars from Europe and US have contributed to this book.Covering diverse subjects, from the belief that mathematical study can improve piety to mathematical proof of the existence of God.Covering wide historical period, from Plato to the 20th century.To open a newspaper or turn on the television it would appear that science and religion are polar opposites - mutually exclusive bedfellows competing for hearts and minds. There is little indication of the rich interaction between religion and science throughout history, much of which continues today. From ancient to modern times, mathematicians have played a key role in this interaction.This is a book on the relationship between mathematics and religious beliefs. It aims to show that, throughout scientific history, mathematics has been used to make sense of the 'big' questions of life, and that religious beliefs sometimes drove mathematicians to mathematics to help them make sense of the world.Containing contributions from a wide array of scholars in the fields of philosophy, history of science and history of mathematics, this book shows that the intersection between mathematics and theism is rich in both culture and character. Chapters cover a fascinating range of topics including the Sect of the Pythagoreans, Newton's views on the apocalypse, Charles Dodgson's Anglican faith and Gödel's proof of the existence of God.Readership: Historians of science and mathematics. Those interested in mathematics from a cultural standpoint, including mathematics educators. Those interested in historical theology and religious studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mathematicians and their Gods. To get started finding Mathematicians and their Gods, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 304

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Release: 2015

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Description: An engaging book on mathematics and religion, with 'stand-alone' chapters on topics.Leading scholars from Europe and US have contributed to this book.Covering diverse subjects, from the belief that mathematical study can improve piety to mathematical proof of the existence of God.Covering wide historical period, from Plato to the 20th century.To open a newspaper or turn on the television it would appear that science and religion are polar opposites - mutually exclusive bedfellows competing for hearts and minds. There is little indication of the rich interaction between religion and science throughout history, much of which continues today. From ancient to modern times, mathematicians have played a key role in this interaction.This is a book on the relationship between mathematics and religious beliefs. It aims to show that, throughout scientific history, mathematics has been used to make sense of the 'big' questions of life, and that religious beliefs sometimes drove mathematicians to mathematics to help them make sense of the world.Containing contributions from a wide array of scholars in the fields of philosophy, history of science and history of mathematics, this book shows that the intersection between mathematics and theism is rich in both culture and character. Chapters cover a fascinating range of topics including the Sect of the Pythagoreans, Newton's views on the apocalypse, Charles Dodgson's Anglican faith and Gödel's proof of the existence of God.Readership: Historians of science and mathematics. Those interested in mathematics from a cultural standpoint, including mathematics educators. Those interested in historical theology and religious studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mathematicians and their Gods. To get started finding Mathematicians and their Gods, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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