Naming Infinity: A True Story of Religious Mysticism and Mathematical Creativity

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Book Synopsis: In 1913, Russian imperial marines stormed an Orthodox monastery at Mt. Athos, Greece, to haul off monks engaged in a dangerously heretical practice known as Name Worshipping. Exiled to remote Russian outposts, the monks and their mystical movement went underground. Ultimately, they came across Russian intellectuals who embraced Name Worshipping—and who would achieve one of the biggest mathematical breakthroughs of the twentieth century, going beyond recent French achievements.

Loren Graham and Jean-Michel Kantor take us on an exciting mathematical mystery tour as they unravel a bizarre tale of political struggles, psychological crises, sexual complexities, and ethical dilemmas. At the core of this book is the contest between French and Russian mathematicians who sought new answers to one of the oldest puzzles in math: the nature of infinity. The French school chased rationalist solutions. The Russian mathematicians, notably Dmitri Egorov and Nikolai Luzin—who founded the famous Moscow School of Mathematics—were inspired by mystical insights attained during Name Worshipping. Their religious practice appears to have opened to them visions into the infinite—and led to the founding of descriptive set theory.

The men and women of the leading French and Russian mathematical schools are central characters in this absorbing tale that could not be told until now. Naming Infinity is a poignant human interest story that raises provocative questions about science and religion, intuition and creativity.

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Immerse yourself in the astonishing tale of the once-underground mystical movement known as Name Worshipping. Exiled to remote Russian outposts after being stormed by Russian imperial marines, the monks behind Name Worshipping encountered Russian intellectuals who saw beyond the heresy and embraced their mystical practices. Witness their extraordinary journey as they achieve one of the greatest mathematical breakthroughs of the twentieth century, surpassing even the accomplishments of their French counterparts.

Prepare to be engrossed in the enthralling narrative skillfully presented by Loren Graham and Jean-Michel Kantor. As they unravel the intricate web of events, you'll find yourself drawn into a world of intrigue and fascination. The authors shed light on the intersection of science and religion, raising profound questions about the nature of intuition and creativity. Their exploration of the relationship between the mystical visions of the Russian mathematicians and the founding of descriptive set theory will leave you astounded.

If you're a lover of mathematics, history, or simply enjoy a captivating human interest story, "Naming Infinity" is a must-read. From the brilliant minds of French and Russian mathematicians to the secretive world of Name Worshipping, this book offers a unique blend of knowledge and entertainment. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and enlightening journey into the infinite possibilities of the human mind.

Ready to embark on this extraordinary adventure? Grab your copy of "Naming Infinity: A True Story of Religious Mysticism and Mathematical Creativity" today and discover the captivating intersection of mysticism and mathematics. Buy now and delve into the mysterious world of infinity.

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