Proofs in Mathematical Practice

John W. Dawson
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John W. Dawson: Penn State York

Chapter Chapter 1 in Why Prove it Again?, 2015, pp 1-6 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Before proceeding to consider the questions posed in the Preface, it is necessary to clarify some logical issues. Paramount among them is the question: What is a proof?

Keywords: Alternative Proof; Mathematical Practice; Mathematical Community; Pythagorean Theorem; Jordan Curve Theorem (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17368-9_1

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