Is God a mathematician?
by Mario Livio · first published 2009
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This fascinating exploration of the great discoveries of history's most important mathematicians seeks an answer to the eternal question: Does mathematics hold the key to understanding the mysteries of the physical world?
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Many of the books I would have been covered already but one that hasn't (ie not found via option-f) is: "Is God a Mathematician?" by Mario Livio It is a wonderful exploration and history of math, science and light theology (mostly historic though. the book is written by a mathematician). I still wonder frequently if math is…
on “Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift?” ↗…broaden your engagement. As a mathematician, you might appreciate Pierre Duhem's views on religion and history, Whitehead's ideas on the history of science, and in particular I'd say check out Hans Jonas' "Is God a Mathematician?". All of those pass the 1859 smell test as well, so, bonus!
on “Richard Dawkins: A Knack for Bashing Orthodoxy” ↗