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Mindmatics : A Nexus of Ideas / by Yair Neuman.

Springer Nature - Springer Mathematics and Statistics eBooks 2024 English International Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Neuman, Yair, 1968- author.
Series:
SpringerBriefs in Cognitive Mathematics, 3091-4221
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Neural networks (Computer science).
Mathematics--Study and teaching.
Mathematics.
Cognitive science.
Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks.
Mathematics Education.
Cognitive Science.
Local Subjects:
Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks.
Mathematics Education.
Cognitive Science.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (107 pages)
Edition:
1st ed. 2024.
Place of Publication:
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Summary:
Mindmatics 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, Mindmatics 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.
Contents:
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.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9783031749551
3031749553
OCLC:
1470974370

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