"Not every question deserves an answer. Not every problem is truly a problem."
In This Is Not a Problem, A.L. Syntax challenges one of the most famous unsolved questions in mathematics — the Collatz Conjecture — and asks whether it is even a legitimate question at all.
This work blends rigorous logical analysis with philosophical reflection, arguing that some mathematical puzzles may be artifacts of language and formalism rather than genuine structures of reality.
The book includes:
A clear, accessible breakdown of the Collatz Conjecture for high school and undergraduate readers.
Step-by-step mathematical explanations alongside plain-language commentary.
Philosophical appendices on recursion, axioms, syntax, and the ethics of mathematical silence.
The editor openly admits to being a complete outsider to mathematics, offering a layperson’s clarity while preserving the technical depth for serious scholars.
Whether you are a number theorist, a philosopher of science, or simply curious about what it means for something to be solvable, this book will provoke you to think — and perhaps to stop asking the wrong questions.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Not every question deserves an answer. Not every problem is truly a problem."In This Is Not a Problem, A.L. Syntax challenges one of the most famous unsolved questions in mathematics - the Collatz Conjecture - and asks whether it is even a legitimate question at all.This work blends rigorous logical analysis with philosophical reflection, arguing that some mathematical puzzles may be artifacts of language and formalism rather than genuine structures of reality.The book includes: A clear, accessible breakdown of the Collatz Conjecture for high school and undergraduate readers.Step-by-step mathematical explanations alongside plain-language commentary.Philosophical appendices on recursion, axioms, syntax, and the ethics of mathematical silence.The editor openly admits to being a complete outsider to mathematics, offering a layperson's clarity while preserving the technical depth for serious scholars.Whether you are a number theorist, a philosopher of science, or simply curious about what it means for something to be solvable, this book will provoke you to think - and perhaps to stop asking the wrong questions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798297260542
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