Mathematics in Western culture

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1. ar_imaniFeb 2022
   No one can have an enjoyable and helpful reading experience by picking a textbook or applying for a random course. Instead, reading the history of mathematics to learn about topics and their background would be a great way to capture the idea and a good starting point to find your favorite area. I recommend searching for Paul Lockhart's books, Mathematics in Western Culture by Morris Kline, and Famous problems of geometry and how to solve them by Benjamin Bold.
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2. leephillipsFeb 2022
   I recommend the series of books by Morris Kline on mathematics and its connection with other spheres of activity. They're all good, but I especially liked _Mathematics in Western Culture_ and _Mathematics and the Physical World_. I know that math isn't science, but, since math underlies much of science and a lot of everything else, you gain a deeper understanding of the development of ideas in science by reading Kline's books.
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