Re: Books I\'ve read recently
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A Mathematician's Apology The famous book by G.W Hardy, an early 1900s mathematician. He wrote an essay describing why it was good to be a mathematician. A lot of the things he writes come out as arrogant, but many things make a lot of sense and are in a way inspiring. I guess any mathematician should read it.
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I enjoyed this book and recommend it highly. I did not think the tone arrogant and think many should read it, not just mathematicians (I am not a mathematician by the way). The Forward by C.P. Snow is also very instructive and gives a good historical setting and some exemplifications of the eccentric Hardy. It is a short book and makes an enjoyable read.
-Zeno
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