Mathematics in Life and Thought
A. R. Forsyth
Response Essay by Kevin M. Kambo
Edited by Tristan Abbey
Description
The brand-new CENTENNIAL EDITION of the brilliant lecture, “Mathematics in Life and Thought,” delivered in Wales nearly a century ago by one of the finest mathematicians of his generation.
PRAISE FOR A. R. FORSYTH
“MONUMENTAL”
—The Cambridge Review
“PERFECT FORM AND DEVASTATING COMPLETENESS”
—The Times
Andrew Russell Forsyth was one of Britain’s leading mathematicians in the early 20th century. In 1928, he delivered a speech in the heart of Wales on the subject of mathematics and its role in everyday life and modern thought. It was widely read on both sides of the Atlantic, but, as with so many things from that time period, long forgotten. The Science Venerable Press is proud to commemorate the centennial and re-introduce this lecture with new annotations and appendices, infusing new life into Forsyth’s words. This edition also includes “Mathematics as Daimonic Science,” a fascinating response essay by Kevin M. Kambo, professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas.
Details
Pages: 80
Publisher: Science Venerable Press
Publication Date: May 21, 2024
Trim Size: 6.0 x 9.0 in
ISBN: 978-1959976059
Author Bio
Andrew Russell Forsyth (1858-1942) was a mathematics professor at Cambridge University and Imperial College London.
