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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2025 · 27 MIN

Equations from God: Pure Mathematics and Victorian Faith

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The provided Book explores the intertwining of pure mathematics and religious idealism in Victorian England and America. It examines how mathematicians like Boole, De Morgan, and Peirce saw their work as a means to access divine truth and transcend earthly limitations. The text investigates the historical context of this phenomenon, including the influence of Platonism, Romanticism, and religious movements like Unitarianism. The text further shows the shift towards mathematical professionalization and the subsequent separation of mathematics from religious undertones, highlighting figures like Sylvester and Dodgson who navigated this changing landscape. Ultimately, the source examines how mathematicians negotiated the relationship between their discipline, religious beliefs, and professional identities in a rapidly evolving intellectual climate.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Equations-God-Mathematics-Victorian-Hopkins/dp/0801885531?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=97871ba1484f4578f453e2b89f0fa6ef&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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