“In mathematics ... we find two tendencies present. On the one hand, the tendency towards abstraction seeks to crystallise the logical relations inherent in the maze of materials ... being studied, and to correlate the material in a systematic and orderly manner. On the other hand, the tendency towards intuitive understanding fosters a more immediate grasp of the objects one studies, a live rapport with them, so to speak, which stresses the concrete meaning of their relations.”
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David Hilbert
David Hilbert, a German mathematician born on January 23, 1862, and died on February 14, 1943, was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the foundations of mathematics, geometry, number theory, and functional analysis. more
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