Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning

by George Pólya

Book Overview

This two volume classic comprises two titles: "Patterns of Plausible Inference" and "Induction and Analogy in Mathematics". This is a guide to the practical art of plausible reasoning, particularly in mathematics, but also in every field of human activity. Using mathematics as the example par excellence, Polya shows how even the most rigorous deductive discipline is heavily dependent on techniques of guessing, inductive reasoning, and reasoning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1639235663
• ISBN13: 9781639235667
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"