Hilary Putnam
American philosopher
Andre Weil
French mathematician (1906-1998)
Andre Weilwas a French mathematician, known for his foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry. He was one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century.
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About the Andre Weil
Andre Weilwas a French mathematician, known for his foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry. He was one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. His influence is due
both to his original contributions to a remarkably broad
spectrum of mathematical theories, and to the mark
he left on mathematical practice and style, through
some of his own works as well as through the Bourbaki group, of which he was one of the principal
founders.
5 Quotes by Andre Weil
- 1.
First rate mathematicians choose first rate people, but second rate mathematicians choose third rate people.
Andre WeilFrench mathematician (1906-1998)
- 2.
God exists since mathematics is consistent, and the Devil exists since we cannot prove it.
Andre WeilFrench mathematician (1906-1998)
- 3.
What is crucial is there be laws.
Andre WeilFrench mathematician (1906-1998)
- 4.
Intuition makes much of it; I mean by this the faculty of seeing a connection between things that in appearance are completely different; it does not fail to lead us astray quite often.
Andre WeilFrench mathematician (1906-1998)
- 5.
Rigour is to the mathematician what morality is to men.
Andre WeilFrench mathematician (1906-1998)