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The Principles Of Mathematics
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The Principles Of MathematicsThe Principles Of Mathematics

Russell's classic 'The Principles of Mathematics' sets forth his landmark thesis that mathematics and logic are identical -- that what is commonly called mathematics is simply later deductions from logical premises. His ideas have had a profound influence on twentieth-century work on logic and the foundations of mathematics.
 
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Tags: mathematics, logic, Mathematics, Principles, deductions, premises
40 Puzzles and Problems in Probability and Mathematical Statistics
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40 Puzzles and Problems in Probability and Mathematical Statistics40 Puzzles and Problems in Probability and Mathematical Statistics

The present book is based on the view that cognitive skills are best acquired by solving challenging, non-standard probability problems. The author's own experience, both in learning and in teaching, is that challenging problems often provide more, and longer lasting, inductive insights than plain-style deductions from general concepts.
 
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