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For what purpose did G.H. Hardy originally become known outside of the field of mathematics?
For his 1940 essay A Mathematician's Apology
For his political activism
For his work in physics
For winning the Nobel Prize
Answer
G.H. Hardy became known outside of the field of mathematics because of his 1940 essay A Mathematician's Apology. In this essay, Hardy argues that the value of mathematics is not in its practical applications, but rather in its beauty and its ability to provide insights into the nature of reality.
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