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An Annotated Mathematician's Apology

This is an annotated edition of G. H. Hardy’s A Mathematician’s Apology and ‘Mathematics in war-time’, including three essays by the annotator: the first sets the Apology in context in the debate about the justification for mathematics, particularly as an aesthetic pursuit; the second attempts to survey comprehensively contemporary reviews of the Apology ; the third examines the legacy and ongoing influence of the Apology . This ebook is optimally read as a PDF . version 0.94.58 (2026-07-31)

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