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... G. H. Hardy , the leading English mathematician of the day . The letter betrays signs of inadequate training , it is intuitive and dis- organized , but Hardy recognizes in it brilliant pearls of mathematics . The Indian's name was ...
... G. H. Hardy , the leading English mathematician of the day . The letter betrays signs of inadequate training , it is intuitive and dis- organized , but Hardy recognizes in it brilliant pearls of mathematics . The Indian's name was ...
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... comes from the pen of G. H. Hardy ( 1877-1947 ) , who wrote I have never done anything " useful . " No discovery of mine has made , or is likely to make , directly or indirectly , for good or ill , the least difference to the. 85 Utility.
... comes from the pen of G. H. Hardy ( 1877-1947 ) , who wrote I have never done anything " useful . " No discovery of mine has made , or is likely to make , directly or indirectly , for good or ill , the least difference to the. 85 Utility.
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... G. H. Hardy , " is a master of pattern . " But what can one say about pattern as it occurs within mathematical discourse itself ? Are mathematical theories of pattern self - referring ? When scientists propose laws of wide generality ...
... G. H. Hardy , " is a master of pattern . " But what can one say about pattern as it occurs within mathematical discourse itself ? Are mathematical theories of pattern self - referring ? When scientists propose laws of wide generality ...
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The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
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