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The Mathematician'S Mind,New
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Fifty years ago when Jacques Hadamard set out to explore how mathematicians invent new ideas, he considered the creative experiences of some of the greatest thinkers of his generation, such as George Polya, Claude LviStrauss, and Albert Einstein. It appeared that inspiration could strike anytime, particularly after an individual had worked hard on a problem for days and then turned attention to another activity. In exploring this phenomenon, Hadamard produced one of the most famous and cogent cases for the existence of unconscious mental processes in mathematical invention and other forms of creativity. Written before the explosion of research in computers and cognitive science, his book, originally titled The Psychology of Invention in the Mathematical Field, remains an important tool for exploring the increasingly complex problem of mental life.The roots of creativity for Hadamard lie not in consciousness, but in the long unconscious work of incubation, and in the unconscious aesthetic selection of ideas that thereby pass into consciousness. His discussion of this process comprises a wide range of topics, including the use of mental images or symbols, visualized or auditory words, 'meaningless' words, logic, and intuition. Among the important documents collected is a letter from Albert Einstein analyzing his own mechanism of thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Mathematician's Mind'? A: 'The Mathematician's Mind' explores how mathematicians generate new ideas, focusing on the unconscious mental processes involved in creativity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mathematician's Mind' is Jacques Hadamard, a prominent mathematician known for his work in the psychology of mathematical invention.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including unconscious incubation, mental imagery, logic, intuition, and the thought processes of famous mathematicians like Albert Einstein.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Mathematician's Mind' was published on September 30, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 166 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Mathematician's Mind' is a paperback.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is a reprint edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Mathematician's Mind' falls under the category of Neuropsychology.
- Q: Does the book include any historical documents or letters? A: Yes, the book includes important documents, such as a letter from Albert Einstein discussing his thought processes.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in the context of cognitive science? A: 'The Mathematician's Mind' remains significant as it predates much research in cognitive science but addresses key issues of unconscious thought in creativity.