A Divine Language: Learning Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus at the Edge of Old Age
A Divine Language is Alec Wilkinson’s account of learning algebra, geometry, and calculus later in life. Combining mathematical study with personal reflection, it considers the challenges, discipline, and rewards of approaching demanding subjects with curiosity and persistence, offering an encouraging meditation on lifelong learning.
About This Book
A Divine Language follows Alec Wilkinson’s engagement with algebra, geometry, and calculus at the edge of old age.
The book centers on the experience of learning mathematics later in life, with attention to the subjects themselves and the process of studying them.
It offers a thoughtful perspective on intellectual curiosity, persistence, and the possibility of beginning a demanding area of learning at any age.
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