Mystic, Geometer, and Intuitionist: The Life of L. E. J. Brouwer
Volume 1: The Dawning Revolution
- Publisher's listprice GBP 117.00
-
55 896 Ft (53 235 Ft + 5% VAT)
The price is estimated because at the time of ordering we do not know what conversion rates will apply to HUF / product currency when the book arrives. In case HUF is weaker, the price increases slightly, in case HUF is stronger, the price goes lower slightly.
- Discount 10% (cc. 5 590 Ft off)
- Discounted price 50 307 Ft (47 912 Ft + 5% VAT)
Subcribe now and take benefit of a favourable price.
Subscribe
55 896 Ft
Availability
Out of print
Why don't you give exact delivery time?
Delivery time is estimated on our previous experiences. We give estimations only, because we order from outside Hungary, and the delivery time mainly depends on how quickly the publisher supplies the book. Faster or slower deliveries both happen, but we do our best to supply as quickly as possible.
Product details:
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Date of Publication 11 February 1999
- ISBN 9780198502975
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages456 pages
- Size 242x163x33 mm
- Weight 926 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 28 halftones, line illustrations 0
Categories
Short description:
Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer is a remarkable figure, both in the development of mathematics and in wider Dutch history. A mathematical genius with strong mystical and philosophical leanings, he advocated a constructivistic, more human view of mathematics and science. As well as his diverse mathematical interests he had a great impact in wider Dutch society, and was often involved in controversial issues, such as the campaign to undo the boycott of German scientists. This book
provides a sophisticated analysis of this crucial era of mathematical research, but also gives an important insight into the wider life of one of the most fascinating characters involved.
Long description:
Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer is a remarkable figure, both in the development of mathematics and in wider Dutch history. A mathematical genius with strong mystical and philosophical leanings, he advocated the intuitionist view of mathematics and science as a constructive mental activity. This drew him into a discussion with David Hilbert, the leading advocate of the formalist school, about the nature of mathematics, a debate which made Brouwer a legend during his lifetime. He also
contributed significantly to research in topology, and was a member of the socio- linguistic Signific Circle. As well as his diverse mathematical interests he had a great impact in wider Dutch society. His keen sense of justice made him a party in many conflicts, both scientific and political. He
would often be involved in controversial issues, such as the campaign to undo the boycott of German scientists, and this made him a figure both of admiration and embarrassment in his native Holland. Although his abilities won him offers from prestigious universities such as Berlin and Göttingen, he preferred to stay in Amsterdam, so that he could pursue a life of quiet unconventionality in the artist community at Laren. This book provides a sophisticated analysis of this crucial era of
mathematical research, but also gives an important insight into the wider life of one of the most fascinating characters involved. This book is available at the specially discounted price of L49.95 to customers in the Netherlands.
A very detailed yet immensely readable, intriguing book, which, while a learned research publication, has all the attributes of a thriller. This work will undoubtedly stand as a fine example of how to write a scientific biography. It will forever remain the main secondary source of information on L.E.J. Brouwer, and for decades a standard text on Brouwer's life.
Table of Contents:
Child and student
Mathematics and mysticism
The dissertation
Cantor-Schoenflies topology
The new topology
Making a career
The war years
Mathematics after the war
Politics and mathematics
The breakthrough
Bibliography of Brouwer's writingsReferences Index
References
Index
