Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su; Christopher Jackson (Contribution by)Call Number: QA8.4 .S85 2020
ISBN: 9780300237139
Publication Date: 2020-01-07
" An inclusive vision of mathematics-- its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourish. For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a diverse audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves personal reflections, puzzles, and stories to show how mathematics meets basic human desires and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing." - Provided by publisher