Written for beginners and scholars, for students and teachers, for philosophers and engineers, What is Mathematics?, in its second edition, is an exciting collection of mathematical gems that crafts an enjoyable and accessible portrait of the mathematical world.

Covering everything from natural numbers and number systems to geometric constructions and projective geometry, from topology and calculus to foundational issues and the continuum hypothesis, this captivating overview allows the reader to explore mathematics as an organic whole rather than a meaningless exercise in problem solving.

With chapters largely independent of each other and sections leading from basic to more advanced topics, the reader can easily choose areas of particular interest at their discretion without impairing the understanding of subsequent parts.