A Mathematician’s Apology

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Two examples ◮ Hardy wishes now to illustrate what he has been describing by considering two mathematical theorems. What restrictions in choice is he working under? Dan Sloughter (Furman University) A Mathematician’s Apology November 28, 2006 8 / 13
Two examples ◮ Hardy wishes now to illustrate what he has been describing by considering two mathematical theorems. What restrictions in choice is he working under? ◮ He chooses two, which he claims are simple but of the highest class: Dan Sloughter (Furman University) A Mathematician’s Apology November 28, 2006 8 / 13
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Page 7 and 8: Srinivasa Ramanujan ◮ 1887 -1920
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