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The journey of the four colour theorem through time
- The NZ Math. Magazine
"... This is a historical survey of the Four Colour Theorem and a discussion of the philosophical implications of its proof. The problem, first stated as far back as 1850s, still causes controversy today. Its computeraided proof has forced mathematicians to question the notions of proofs and mathematical ..."
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This is a historical survey of the Four Colour Theorem and a discussion of the philosophical implications of its proof. The problem, first stated as far back as 1850s, still causes controversy today. Its computeraided proof has forced mathematicians to question the notions of proofs and mathematical truth.
