Unity in Major Themes - Convergence vs. Arbitrariness in the Development of Mathematics
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Publication:6232529
arXiv1204.5143MaRDI QIDQ6232529FDOQ6232529
Authors: Bernhelm Booß-Bavnbek, Philip J. Davis 
Publication date: 23 April 2012
Abstract: We describe and explain the desire, common among mathematicians, both for unity and independence in its major themes. In the dialogue that follows, we express our spontaneous and considered judgment and reservations by contrasting the development of mathematics as a goal-driven process as opposed to one that often seems to possess considerable arbitrariness.
Mathematical psychology (91E99) History of mathematics in the 20th century (01A60) Sociology (and profession) of mathematics (01A80) Future perspectives in mathematics (01A67)
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