Everyone comes into contact with mathematical problems in their daily lives, but most people are afraid of them. In this extremely readable and entertaining little book, Timothy Gowers explains some of the most fundamental, mostly philosophical, differences between higher mathematics and the mathematics we learn in primary and secondary schools, allowing us to better understand paradoxical-sounding concepts such as "infinity", "curved space", and "imaginary numbers". From basic ideas, to philosophical inquiry, to general sociological issues related to the mathematical community, this book peels back the mysteries of space and number.
Reader comments
This book is really great! The author, Timothy Gowers, explains some complex concepts in mathematics in an easy-to-understand way, so that even a person like me who doesn't know much about mathematics can easily understand it. His writing style is concise and clear, and his writing style is smooth and comfortable to read. Moreover, the content in the book is very interesting and gave me a new understanding of mathematics. I think this book is not only suitable for people who are interested in mathematics, but also for mothers like me, who can read it with their children and explore the mysteries of mathematics together.
A book for those who wish to explore the mysteries of mathematics.
This book is really great! The author, Timothy Gowers, explains some complex concepts in mathematics in an easy-to-understand way, so that even a person like me who doesn't know much about mathematics can easily understand it. His writing style is concise and clear, and his writing style is smooth and comfortable to read. Moreover, the content in the book is very interesting and gave me a new understanding of mathematics. I think this book is not only suitable for people who are interested in mathematics, but also for mothers like me, who can read it with their children and explore the mysteries of mathematics together.
A book for those who wish to explore the mysteries of mathematics.