02507cam a22003613u 4500 41991 UtSlPG 20260610133947.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 QA Rebière, A. (Alphonse), 1842-1901 Mathématiques et Mathématiciens: Pensées et Curiosités Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-03 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Susan Skinner, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (The original copy of this book was generously made available for scanning by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Glasgow.) "Mathématiques et Mathématiciens: Pensées et Curiosités" by A. Rebière is a collection of philosophical reflections and curiosities related to mathematics, written in the late 19th century. This work explores various mathematical concepts, theories, and the significance of mathematics in different fields through insights from historical and contemporary thinkers. The opening of this work sets the stage by discussing the nature of mathematics and its various branches such as arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy. It poses essential questions about the definition and scope of mathematics, indicating that it deals primarily with notions of order and measurement. The text includes quotes from influential philosophers and mathematicians like Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant, offering a glimpse into the foundational ideas that shape mathematical inquiry. Rebière emphasizes the importance of mathematics as a science of measuring and understanding the relationships between quantities, hinting at the book's broader examination of both abstract concepts and their practical applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Quotations Quotations, French Mathematicians Mathematicians -- France Mathematics -- France -- Quotations, maxims, etc. Mathematics -- Quotations, maxims, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41991 82830 82830