Mindmatics - A Nexus of Ideas

Mindmatics invites readers into a captivating exploration where the boundaries between mind and mathematics dissolve. Professor Neuman delves into the profound connections between cognitive processes and mathematical expression in this groundbreaking work. From how children grasp abstract concepts to symmetry's role in art and mathematics, this book uncovers the hidden structures that shape our understanding of the world. With insightful discussions on the relationship between poetry and mathematics and the essential role of the unconscious in fostering mathematical imagination, Mindmatics offers a unique perspective on the interplay of thought, creativity, and logic. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the deeper links between the human mind and the mathematical universe.

List of contents

Preface.- The Root of Mind and Mathematics.- Equality, Similarity, and Transformations.- Mind and Mathematics in an Event-Centered Approach.- Symmetry, the Unconscious, and Imagination.- Imagination, Mathematics, and Mysticism.- Epilogue.- Index.

Product details

• Authors: Yair Neuman
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.11.2024
• EAN: 9783031749544
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3174954-4
• No. of pages: 99
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 6 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 190 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 99 p. 23 illus., 4 illus. in color.
• Series: Mathematics in Mind; SpringerBriefs in Cognitive Mathematics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous