A History of Mathematical Impossibility

ISBN-10: 0192867393
ISBN-13: 978-0192867391
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Publication date: 26 April 2023

Name: A History of Mathematical Impossibility
SKU: 9780192867391
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SKU: 9780192867391

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Explore the fascinating world of mathematical impossibility in ‘A History of Mathematical Impossibility’ from The Bookish Owl. Discover how famous theorems, from ancient Greek proofs to Fermat’s Last Theorem, demonstrate what cannot be done. Author Lützen reveals the evolving role of these impossibility results, transforming from meta-statements to crucial mathematical achievements. Learn how mathematicians ingeniously circumvented these limits, leading to creative breakthroughs like the invention of complex numbers. This captivating history showcases how impossibility has been a powerful engine for progress in mathematics, mathematical physics, and social science. A must-read for anyone intrigued by the boundaries and creativity of mathematics.

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