Euclid Alone

William Orr | published April, 1975

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First Date of Publication
April, 1975
Original Source
Orbit 16
Additional Publication Information
Also appeared in "Mathenauts", an anthology of mathfiction edited by Rudy Rucker.
Medium
Novelette
Original Language
English
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Summary: The narrative recounts the life and tragic death of mathematician Martin Gardner, touching on his groundbreaking work in topology and the implications of a proof by Professor Paul David that challenges the foundations of Euclidean geometry. David’s proof introduces a philosophical crisis in mathematics, challenging long-held beliefs and inviting skepticism about foundational truths. As Dr. Donald Lucus grapples with the fallout of this revelation, he faces the tension between scientific truth and the societal consequences of such knowledge, ultimately leading to a complex interplay between mathematics, philosophy, and morality.

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