Definitions and Direct Proofs - Foundations of Pure Mathematics - Dr Joel Feinstein

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Channel: University of Nottingham · 2015 · Education

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The third lecture in Dr Joel Feinstein's G11FPM Foundations of Pure Mathematics module covers an introduction to formal definitions and direct proofs, with discussion, motivation and examples. The dangers of backwards logic.
These videos are also available for download on iTunes U at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/foundations-pure-mathematics/id950755120
Dr Feinstein's blog may be viewed at: http://explainingmaths.wordpress.com Dr Joel Feinstein is an Associate Professor in Pure Mathematics at the University of Nottingham.

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