In which essay did G.H. Hardy provide insight into a mathematician’s mind?
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
A Brief History of Time
A Mathematician's Apology
The Elements
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G.H. Hardy’s essay, A Mathematician's Apology, provides insight into a mathematician’s mind. The essay discusses the nature of mathematics, the role of beauty in mathematics, and the motivations of mathematicians. Hardy argues that mathematics is a creative art form, and that the pursuit of beauty is a major motivator for mathematicians.
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