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Mathematics for Human Flourishing
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Francis Su
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With contributions by:
Christopher Jackson
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English
Published/Copyright:
2020
About this book
Winner of the Mathematics Association of America's 2021 Euler Book Prize, an inclusive vision of mathematics—its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourish
Author / Editor information
Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, an award-winning math educator, and the past president of the Mathematical Association of America. His work has been featured in Quanta Magazine, Wired, and the New York Times.
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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Preface
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1. Flourishing
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2. Exploration
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3. Meaning
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4. Play
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5. Beauty
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6. Permanence
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7. Truth
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8. Struggle
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9. Power
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10. Justice
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11. Freedom
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12. Community
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13. Love
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Epilogue
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Acknowledgments
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Desires & Virtues
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For Reflection: Questions for Further Discussion
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Hints & Solutions to Puzzles
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Notes
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Index
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January 7, 2020
eBook ISBN:
9780300248814
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256
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49 b-w illus.
