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    Cover of Mathematics for Human Flourishing

    Mathematics for Human Flourishing

    Francis Su, Christopher Jackson · 2020

    MathematicsPhilosophy
    Open LibraryAmazon
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    1recommend
    2mentions
    2people
    2020years
    50% recommend50% neutral

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    1. playing_coloursFeb 2020
      "Mathematics for Human Flourishing" [1] is a beautiful, inspiring book on deeply human perspective on mathematics.

      [1] https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Human-Flourishing-Francis...

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    2. ColinWrightMay 2020
      This echoes the story told in Francis Su's talk, then essay, then book, on "Mathematics for Human Flourishing". He starts by talking about Christopher Jackson, who is also a guest of the penal system.

      [0] https://www.francissu.com/flourishing

      [1] https://bobonbooks.com/2020/02/07/review-mathematics-for-hum...

      [2] https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300237139/mathematics-hu...

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