How Mathematicians Think
by William Byers · first published 2006
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That's a really good point. And it reminds me that there is a really cool book titled How Mathematicians Think[1] that goes into much detail about how mathematics is a creative activity and not just a mechanical process (as some people seem to believe.) [1]: http://www.amazon.com/How-Mathematicians-Think-Contradiction...
on “Entrepreneurship is an Art not a Job” ↗Something else I just read which is related but lighter is How Mathematicians Think by William Byers.
on “Great books about mathematics” ↗Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in this line of thinking: How mathematicians think William P. Byers
on “Math and Analogies” ↗…"counterpoint" book by Sabine Hosenfelder, Lost in Math[2]. I think these two books complement each other nicely. Then the handful of additional (no pun intended) books that jump to mind would be: - How Mathematicians Think by William Byers[3] - How to Think Like a Mathematician by Kevin Houston[4] - Discrete Mathematics with Applications[5] by Susanna Epp - How Not To Be Wrong[6] by Jordan Ellenberg [1]: https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Speaks-Numbers-Reveals-Natur...…
on “Ask HN: Math books that made you significantly better at math?” ↗