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From: palmq@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Paul.H. Palmquist)
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Subject: Re: Nova's Mathematical Mystery Tour
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Date: Tue, 19-Mar-85 14:38:40 EST
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I also liked the 'Mathematical Mystery Tour'.
The name of the member of Bourbaki is Jean A. Dieudonne who is retired
and living in Nice, France.  His works include Algebraic Topology and
Functional Analysis.  He was one of the hosts at the International
Congress of Mathematicians held in France in 1970.
I doubt that Smullyan is a 'Constructionist', as they are most noted
for their doubts about analysis, the infinite processes.  Smullyan
probably reflects the majority of mathematicians, i.e., 'working
mathematicians' who *use* mathematics without worrying about *foundations*.
The 'constructionists' would dismiss most of the unsolved problems
mentioned in the program as meaningless.
In case you missed it:
'For a transcript of the program send $4.00 to
NOVA
Mathematical Mystery Tour
Box 322
Boston, MA 02134                and  be sure to mention the title.'

Paul H. Palmquist
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