Back to Search
Start Over
On Mathematicians' Eccentricity.
- Source :
- Journal of Humanistic Mathematics; Jul2015, Vol. 5 Issue 2, preceding p146-150, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
-
Abstract
- Eccentricity, though not inevitable, happens. Lightheartedly classifying examples, the author traces it back to factors, like creativity and absorption, essential to mathematical success, and recommends an attitude of amused tolerance towards others as well as to ourselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21598118
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108773839
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5642/jhummath.201502.13