Download or read book Mathematicians on Creativity written by Peter Borwein and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to shine a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-caliber working mathematicians. In their own words, they discuss the art and practice of their work. This approach highlights creative components of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Mathematicians on Creativity is meant for a general audience and is probably best read by browsing.