Euclid In The Rainforest

How do we know that something is true? In this critically acclaimed exploration of human reasoning, Joseph Mazur shows that three types of logic are the foundat... » 

How do we know that something is true? In this critically acclaimed exploration of human reasoning, Joseph Mazur shows that three types of logic are the foundations for understanding the world through math and science. Through adventure stories and historical narratives populated with a rich and quirky cast of characters, Mazur artfully explores the less-than-airtight nature of logic and the muddled relationship between math and the real world. Ultimately, Mazur argues, logical reasoning is not purely robotic. At its most basic level, it is a creative process guided by our intuitions and beliefs about the world. «