ISBN10: 0674032934, ISBN13: 9780674032934, [publisher: Harvard University Press 2009-03-20, Cambridge, Mass. |London] Hardcover Language: ENG
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Belknap Press 2009 Hardcover New Devoted to a little known but exemplary episode in the recent history of the relationship of mathematics and religion, Naming Infinity revolves around French and Russian mathematicians working on set theory at the beginning of the twentieth century. Initially discovered by a German mathematician, set theory (which explores the understanding of infinity) was developed in France before undergoing a profound crisis. When the French stalled, the Russians entered the scene with creative energy, advancing the theory with an original approach fueled by intense mysticism. Pavel Florensky, a mathematician turned theologian, was particularly interested in the 'relationship between the naming of 'God' and the naming of sets in set theory: both God and sets were made real by their naming. In fact, the 'set of all sets' might be God Himself. ' But accusations of religious heresy and the political upheaval brought on by the Russian Revolution complicated and nearly devastated not only the mathematical work but also the lives of Russian mathematicians Egorov, Luzin, and Florensky. Naming Infinity weaves together the mathematical, religious, and political dramas of these men, emphasizing the way in which they revitalized mathematics by insisting on its collaboration with all of life, especially the human and the mystical. 239 pp.

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ISBN10: 0674032934, ISBN13: 9780674032934, [publisher: Harvard University Press] Hardcover Takes us on a mathematical mystery tour, unraveling a tale of political struggles, psychological crises, sexual complexities, and ethical dilemmas. This book focuses on the contest between French and Russian mathematicians who sought answers to one of the oldest puzzles in math: the nature of infinity. Num Pages: 256 pages, 34 halftones, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK2; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 149 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428. . 2009. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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ISBN10: 0674032934, ISBN13: 9780674032934, [publisher: Belknap Press March 2009] Hardcover Devoted to a little known but exemplary episode in the recent history of the relationship of mathematics and religion, Naming Infinity revolves around French and Russian mathematicians working on set theory at the beginning of the twentieth century. Initially discovered by a German mathematician, set theory (which explores the understanding of infinity) was developed in France before undergoing a profound crisis. When the French stalled, the Russians entered the scene with creative energy, advancing the theory with an original approach fueled by intense mysticism. Pavel Florensky, a mathematician turned theologian, was particularly interested in the 'relationship between the naming of 'God' and the naming of sets in set theory: both God and sets were made real by their naming. In fact, the 'set of all sets' might be God Himself.' But accusations of religious heresy and the political upheaval brought on by the Russian Revolution complicated and nearly devastated not only the mathematical work but also the lives of Russian mathematicians Egorov, Luzin, and Florensky. Naming Infinity weaves together the mathematical, religious, and political dramas of these men, emphasizing the way in which they revitalized mathematics by insisting on its collaboration with all of life, especially the human and the mystical. 239 pp.
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ISBN10: 0674032934, ISBN13: 9780674032934, [publisher: Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, Cambridge and London] Hardcover Boards in very good condition with minimal handling. Dust jacket has some sun-fading to spine, sticker on rear panel, some light handling. Slight lean to spine. Binding tight and text clean.
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ISBN10: 0674032934, ISBN13: 9780674032934, [publisher: Harvard University Press, Cambridge & London] Hardcover First Edition Origins of descriptive set theory in Russian mathemeticians' embrace of an abandoned French theory, influenced by heretical Orthodox monks and a mystical tradition known as Name Worshipping; also discusses Russian & French mathematical rivalries in ideas of infinity. Mathematicians noted include Émile Borel, René Baire, Henri Lebesgue; Dmitri Egorov & Nikolai Luzin. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured. Light wear, near fine. Text clean; x, [2], 239 pages; index, notes. Size: Octavo
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Cambridge Belknap 2009 Hard cover Good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white.

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Belknap Press, March Date: 2009. Hardcover. New. Devoted to a little known but exemplary episode in the recent history of the relationship of mathematics and religion, <i>Naming Infinity</i> revolves around French and Russian mathematicians working on set theory at the beginning of the twentieth century. Initially discovered by a German mathematician, set theory (which explores the understanding of infinity) was developed in France before undergoing a profound crisis. When the French stalled, the Russians entered the scene with creative energy, advancing the theory with an original approach fueled by intense mysticism. Pavel Florensky, a mathematician turned theologian, was particularly interested in the 'relationship between the naming of 'God' and the naming of sets in set theory: both God and sets were made real by their naming. In fact, the 'set of all sets' might be God Himself.' But accusations of religious heresy and the political upheaval brought on by the Russian Revolution complicated and nearly devastated not only the mathematical work but also the lives of Russian mathematicians Egorov, Luzin, and Florensky. Naming Infinity weaves together the mathematical, religious, and political dramas of these men, emphasizing the way in which they revitalized mathematics by insisting on its collaboration with all of life, especially the human and the mystical. 239 pp. 2009. Belknap Press ISBN 0674032934 9780674032934 [US]