On the notion of mathematical genius: rhetoric and reality.
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Larcombe, Peter J. 2019. On the notion of mathematical genius: rhetoric and reality. Palestine Journal of Mathematics.
| Authors | Larcombe, Peter J. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | The existential hypothesis of mathematical ‘genius’ rests irrefutably with the affirmative. We can’t all be one of course—that sublime solopreneur in creativity—but we may still contribute to research as lesser mortals. This short essay attempts to explore what the notion means to both us and non-mathematicians. |
| Keywords | Notion of 'genius' |
| Year | 2019 |
| Journal | Palestine Journal of Mathematics |
| Publisher | Palestine Polytechnic University |
| ISSN | 2219-5688 |
| Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/623242 |
| http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| hdl:10545/623242 | |
| Publication dates | 2019 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 18 Dec 2018, 14:03 |
| Contributors | University of Derby |
| File | File Access Level Open |
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