Timeline for Quirky, non-rigorous, yet inspiring, literature in mathematics
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| Feb 2, 2020 at 18:49 | comment | added | Chris Sangwin | Lots of it is non rigours, indeed the whole section on analogy. Polya was very keen on guessing and pattern spotting. Some bits did blindside me when I first read it. I commend the book, particularly for less experienced mathematics students. | |
| Feb 2, 2020 at 11:08 | comment | added | Gerry Myerson | OK, it's a fine book, but is it quirky? is it non-rigorous? does it blindside you? | |
| S Feb 2, 2020 at 10:41 | history | answered | Chris Sangwin | CC BY-SA 4.0 | |
| S Feb 2, 2020 at 10:41 | history | made wiki | Post Made Community Wiki by Chris Sangwin |