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Philip J. Davis is an accomplished mathematician born on January 2, 1923. He is renowned for his research and contributions in the fields of mathematical analysis, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics.

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“Most writers on the subject seem to agree that the typical working mathematician is a Platonist on weekdays and a formalist on Sundays.”

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“The inner circle of pure mathematicians will respond to the book with delight.”

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“One began to hear it said that World War I was the chemists' war, World War II was the physicists' war, World War III (may it never come) will be the mathematicians' war.”

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Book:The Mathematical Experience: Study Edition

Source: The Mathematical Experience: Study Edition

About the Author

Born: January 2, 1923
Known for: Mathematician
Quotes: 7

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The Mathematical Experience: Study EditionRelated source material

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