The Mathematical Experience
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The Mathematical Experience is a widely acclaimed book that explores the nature, history, philosophy, and human side of mathematics in an accessible and reflective way.
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| The Mathematical Experience canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Mathematical Experience Context triple: [Philip J. Davis, notableWork, The Mathematical Experience]
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A.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
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Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
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C.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
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D.
Concepts of Modern Mathematics
Concepts of Modern Mathematics is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that introduces key ideas of modern math—such as set theory, logic, topology, and abstract algebra—to a general audience in an accessible, non-technical way.
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E.
Die mathematische Denkweise
"Die mathematische Denkweise" is a work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the nature, structure, and philosophy of mathematical thinking.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Mathematical Experience Target entity description: The Mathematical Experience is a widely acclaimed book that explores the nature, history, philosophy, and human side of mathematics in an accessible and reflective way.
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A.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
-
B.
Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
-
C.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
-
D.
Concepts of Modern Mathematics
Concepts of Modern Mathematics is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that introduces key ideas of modern math—such as set theory, logic, topology, and abstract algebra—to a general audience in an accessible, non-technical way.
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E.
Die mathematische Denkweise
"Die mathematische Denkweise" is a work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the nature, structure, and philosophy of mathematical thinking.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| author |
Philip J. Davis
NERFINISHED
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Reuben Hersh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
National Book Award
NERFINISHED
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National Book Award for Science NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceivedYear | 1983 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describedAs |
accessible
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reflective ⓘ widely acclaimed ⓘ |
| genre |
history of mathematics
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mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasEdition | revised edition ⓘ |
| hasPart |
dialogues
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essays ⓘ historical sketches ⓘ philosophical reflections ⓘ |
| influenced |
popular understanding of mathematics
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subsequent works in philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
accessible exploration of mathematics for general readers
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discussion of Platonism in mathematics ⓘ discussion of formalism in mathematics ⓘ discussion of intuitionism in mathematics ⓘ portrayal of working mathematicians ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1981 ⓘ |
| publisher | Birkhäuser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
history of mathematics
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human side of mathematics ⓘ mathematical creativity ⓘ mathematical culture ⓘ mathematical education ⓘ mathematical proof ⓘ mathematical rigor ⓘ nature of mathematics ⓘ philosophical views of mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ practice of mathematics ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general audience
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philosophers of mathematics ⓘ students of mathematics ⓘ teachers of mathematics ⓘ |
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