Mathematical Thinking Books

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How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 21,757 ratings — published 2014
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)
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avg rating 4.12 — 5,269 ratings — published 1944
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.29 — 53,459 ratings — published 1979
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Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.04 — 1,595 ratings — published 1918
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How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.21 — 300 ratings — published 2009
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Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning (3 Volumes in One) Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning (3 Volumes in One)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.43 — 242 ratings — published 1963
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Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.10 — 23,105 ratings — published 2019
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How to Prove It: A Structured Approach How to Prove It: A Structured Approach (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,007 ratings — published 1994
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Thinking Mathematically Thinking Mathematically (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.15 — 143 ratings — published 1982
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Induction and Analogy in Mathematics Induction and Analogy in Mathematics (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.36 — 105 ratings — published 1954
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Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.18 — 861 ratings — published
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The Model Thinker: What You Need to Know to Make Data Work for You The Model Thinker: What You Need to Know to Make Data Work for You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.92 — 963 ratings — published 2018
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Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics) Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.47 — 179 ratings — published 1997
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.19 — 22,320 ratings — published 2014
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Thinking about Mathematics: The Philosophy of Mathematics Thinking about Mathematics: The Philosophy of Mathematics (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.05 — 255 ratings — published 2000
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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy) An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.13 — 61 ratings — published 2012
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Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.97 — 11,947 ratings — published 2000
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Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery (Cambridge Philosophy Classics) Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery (Cambridge Philosophy Classics)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.29 — 898 ratings — published 1976
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Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.15 — 3,797 ratings — published 2003
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Gödel's Proof Gödel's Proof (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.19 — 5,619 ratings — published 1958
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Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.35 — 205,008 ratings — published 2018
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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.78 — 5,380 ratings — published 1988
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The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,377 ratings — published 2019
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Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.29 — 7,586 ratings — published 2019
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e: the Story of a Number e: the Story of a Number (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,191 ratings — published 1993
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Measurement Measurement (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.24 — 657 ratings — published 2012
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Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.52 — 498 ratings — published 2002
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An Investigation of the Laws of Thought An Investigation of the Laws of Thought (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.08 — 131 ratings — published 1854
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The Joy of Abstraction: An Exploration of Math, Category Theory, and Life The Joy of Abstraction: An Exploration of Math, Category Theory, and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.84 — 197 ratings — published
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The Maniac The Maniac (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.33 — 29,368 ratings — published 2023
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Graphs and their Uses (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library, Series Number 34) Graphs and their Uses (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library, Series Number 34)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.23 — 13 ratings — published 1963
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Mathematics That Power Our World, The: How Is It Made? Mathematics That Power Our World, The: How Is It Made? (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.00 — 1 rating — published
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Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,348 ratings — published 2023
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Street-Fighting Mathematics: The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic Problem Solving Street-Fighting Mathematics: The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.73 — 239 ratings — published 2010
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Bernoulli's Fallacy: Statistical Illogic and the Crisis of Modern Science Bernoulli's Fallacy: Statistical Illogic and the Crisis of Modern Science (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.25 — 591 ratings — published
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Journey to the Edge of Reason: The Life of Kurt Gödel Journey to the Edge of Reason: The Life of Kurt Gödel (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.07 — 919 ratings — published
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The Psychology of Invention in the Mathematical Field The Psychology of Invention in the Mathematical Field (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.97 — 221 ratings — published 1945
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Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,546 ratings — published 1994
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Against Method Against Method (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,581 ratings — published 1975
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Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.39 — 61 ratings — published
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How to Think About Analysis How to Think About Analysis (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.36 — 193 ratings — published 2014
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PLAY WITH GRAPHS - A Magical book to teach Problem Solving through Graphs PLAY WITH GRAPHS - A Magical book to teach Problem Solving through Graphs (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.12 — 576 ratings — published
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The Joy of Game Theory: An Introduction to Strategic Thinking The Joy of Game Theory: An Introduction to Strategic Thinking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.95 — 915 ratings — published 2013
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What Is Mathematics, Really? What Is Mathematics, Really? (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.90 — 193 ratings — published 1997
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The mathematics of physics and chemistry The mathematics of physics and chemistry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 3.00 — 1 rating — published 1948
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Mathematics 1001: Absolutely Everything That Matters About Mathematics in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations Mathematics 1001: Absolutely Everything That Matters About Mathematics in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.30 — 144 ratings — published 2010
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The Art and Craft of Problem Solving The Art and Craft of Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.60 — 276 ratings — published 1999
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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, #2) The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, #2)
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.27 — 363,362 ratings — published 1990
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When Least Is Best: How Mathematicians Discovered Many Clever Ways to Make Things as Small (or as Large) as Possible When Least Is Best: How Mathematicians Discovered Many Clever Ways to Make Things as Small (or as Large) as Possible
by (shelved 1 time as mathematical-thinking)
avg rating 4.04 — 70 ratings — published 2003
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