About the book: 1988 / The book of the famous American mathematician, popularizer of science Maurice Kline vividly and fascinatingly talks about the role of mathematics in the complex centuries-old process of human cognition of the surrounding world, its place and significance in physical sciences The author's name is well known to Soviet readers: his book “Mathematics. Loss of Certainty" (M.: Mir, 1984) enjoys well-deserved success in our country. Intended for readers interested in the history and methodology of science.