Mathematics and the physical world
by Morris Kline · first published 1959
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…https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physicists-Introductory-C... For General reading (all these authors other books are also worth checking out); - Mathematics, Queen and Servant of Science - https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Queen-Servant-Science-Tem... - Mathematics and the Physical World - https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physical-World-Dover-Book... - Mathematician's Delight - https://www.amazon.com/Mathematicians-Delight-Dover-Books-Ma...
on “Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics?” ↗I recommend the series of books by Morris Kline on mathematics and its connection with other spheres of activity. They're all good, but I especially liked _Mathematics in Western Culture_ and _Mathematics and the Physical World_. I know that math isn't science, but, since math underlies much of science and a lot of everything else, you gain a deeper understanding of the development of ideas in science by reading Kline's books.
on “Ask HN: Any recommendation for a good History of Science book?” ↗