Mindmatics

A Nexus of Ideas
2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-74954-4
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 99 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 189 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Cognitive Mathematics

invites readers into a captivating exploration where the boundaries between mind and mathematics dissolve. Professor Neuman delves into the profound connections between cognitive processes and mathematical expression in this groundbreaking work. From how children grasp abstract concepts to symmetry's role in art and mathematics, this book uncovers the hidden structures that shape our understanding of the world. With insightful discussions on the relationship between poetry and mathematics and the essential role of the unconscious in fostering mathematical imagination, offers a unique perspective on the interplay of thought, creativity, and logic. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the deeper links between the human mind and the mathematical universe.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Neuman, Yair

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Philosophie des Geistes, Neurophilosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- The Root of Mind and Mathematics.- Equality, Similarity, and Transformations.- Mind and Mathematics in an Event-Centered Approach.- Symmetry, the Unconscious, and Imagination.- Imagination, Mathematics, and Mysticism.- Epilogue.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Yair Neuman is a polymath drawing on diverse disciplines to address various challenges. He published numerous papers and academic books and was a visiting Prof. at M.I.T., University of Toronto, University of Oxford, and Weizmann Institute of Science. His books include (Springer) and (Brill).