What Is Mathematics?

I'm interested in Physics and Mathematics, and would like to pursue a degree in either or both. Due to financial reasons, I'm not applying abroad for undergrad, although I will for my subsequent degree(s).   Which universities are best for Physics and...

OK. Let me clarify. I'm currently working as a software specialist in a reputed MNC and have over 10 years of experience and have lost touch with mathematics. But I want to learn maths independently without formally doing a B.Sc . What books and in what...

Hi, I'm in the process of writing my personal statement for Mathematics to study at potentially Oxford, Bristol or Bath. I was just wondering what criteria makes a good personal statement. I have had quite a lot of experience with Applied Mathematics...

The Book "Vedic Mathematics"  by Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Maharaja (the Sankaracharya of Puri who passed away in 1960) has the following paragraph written by the General Editor: "...The question naturally arises as...

A 3-year, or a 4-year. Specifically, the degree is not in applied mathematics, and the courses are (I'd say) pure mathematics courses. I'm not looking at a master's or a phd since I plan on applying for a medical faculty. But just incase, I want to know...

This scientist colin leslie dean shows mathematics and science ends in self contradiction or meaninglessness what do you think http://gamahucherpress.yellowgum.com/books/philosophy/Absurd_math_science4.pdf The absurdities or meaninglessness of mathematics...

I want to know all the difference between B.A. Mathematics and B.Sc. Mathematics. What are difference in their syllabus? In how many ways they are different from each other?

There are some topics in competitive programming like combinatorics, probability; and few problems involve nothing other than mathematics. Many problems in competitive programming are dependent on Maths and only maths than programming skills. Most of...

I've read all of their biographies and it keep mentioning mathematics in their early days.. what mathematics are they talking about? Can you list for me some of these topics and recommend some books of what they might have read ? Because I think I've...