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Journey To The Edge Of Reason: The Life Of Kurt Gdel
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A New York Times Critics' Top Book Of 2021 A Booklist Top Ten Biography Of 2021 A Kirkus Reviews Best Science Book Of 2021The First Major Biography Written For A General Audience Of The Logician And Mathematician Whose Incompleteness Theorems Helped Launch A Modern Scientific Revolution.Nearly A Hundred Years After Its Publication, Kurt Gdels Famous Proof That Every Mathematical System Must Contain Propositions That Are Trueyet Never Provablecontinues To Unsettle Mathematics, Philosophy, And Computer Science. Yet Unlike Einstein, With Whom He Formed A Warm And Abiding Friendship, Gdel Has Long Escaped All But The Most Casual Scrutiny Of His Life.Stephen Budianskys Journey To The Edge Of Reason Is The First Biography To Fully Draw Upon Gdels Voluminous Letters And Writingsincluding A Neverbeforetranscribed Shorthand Diary Of His Most Intimate Thoughtsto Explore Gdels Profound Intellectual Friendships, His Moving Relationship With His Mother, His Troubled Yet Devoted Marriage, And The Debilitating Bouts Of Paranoia That Ultimately Took His Life. It Also Offers An Intimate Portrait Of The Scientific And Intellectual Circles In Prewar Vienna, A Haunting Account Of Gdels And Jewish Intellectuals Flight From Austria And Germany At The Start Of The Second World War, And A Vivid Recreation Of The Early Days Of The Institute For Advanced Study In Princeton, Nj, Where Gdel And Einstein Both Worked.Eloquent And Insightful, Journey To The Edge Of Reason Is A Fully Realized Portrait Of The Odd, Brilliant, And Tormented Man Who Has Been Called The Greatest Logician Since Aristotle, And Illuminates The Farreaching Implications Of Gdels Revolutionary Ideas For Philosophy, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, And Mans Place In The Cosmos. 68 Photographs And 3 Maps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Journey to the Edge of Reason'? A: The book is a biography of mathematician Kurt Gödel, exploring his life, intellectual contributions, and personal relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'Journey to the Edge of Reason' is Stephen Budiansky.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include Gödel's intellectual friendships, his struggles with paranoia, his life in prewar Vienna, and the implications of his Incompleteness Theorems.
- Q: How long is the book and what is its binding type? A: 'Journey to the Edge of Reason' has 368 pages and is available in hardcover.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on May 11, 2021.
- Q: Does the book include any visual content? A: Yes, it includes 68 photographs and 3 maps.
- Q: Is this biography suitable for a general audience? A: Yes, it is the first major biography intended for a general audience, making Gödel's life accessible to readers without a specialized background.
- Q: What notable achievements are highlighted about Kurt Gödel? A: The biography highlights Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems and his significant impact on mathematics, philosophy, and computer science.
- Q: Are there any personal aspects of Gödel's life discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book delves into Gödel's relationships, including his bond with his mother and his marriage, as well as his struggles with mental health.
- Q: What makes this biography different from other books about Gödel? A: It uniquely utilizes Gödel's letters and writings, including a transcribed shorthand diary, to provide a comprehensive view of his life and thoughts.