Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning Volume 1: Induction and Analogy in Mathematics

Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, Volume 1Induction and Analogy in Mathematics A guide to the practical art of plausible reasoning, this book has relevance in every field of intellectual activity. Professor Polya, a world-famous mathematician from Stanford University, uses mathematics to show how hunches and guesses play an important part in even the most rigorously deductive science. He explains how solutions to problems can be guessed at; good guessing is often more important than rigorous deduction in finding correct solutions. Vol. I, on Induction and Analogy in Mathematics, covers a wide variety of mathematical problems, revealing the trains of thought that lead to solutions, pointing out false bypaths, discussing techniques of searching for proofs. Problems and examples challenge curiosity, judgment, and power of invention.Additional ISBNs9780691086408, 9780691025094Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, Volume 1: Induction and Analogy in Mathematics is written by G. Polya and published by Princeton University Press. ISBNs for Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, Volume 1 are 9780691218304, 0691218307 and the print ISBNs are 9780691080055, 0691080054. Additional ISBNs include 9780691086408, 9780691025094.