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Reuben Hersh
Reuben Hersh (born 1927) is an American mathematician and academic, best known for his writings on the nature, practice, and social impact of mathematics. This work challenges and complements mainstream philosophy of mathematics.
After receiving a B.A. in English literature from Harvard University...
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The Mathematical Experience
The Mathematical Experience is a 1981 book by Philip J. Davis and Reuben Hersh that discusses the practice of modern mathematics from a historical and philosophical perspective. It won the 1983 National Book Award in the Science category. It is frequently cited by mathematicians as a book that was...