The Mathematical Imagination

Set against the backdrop of the Weimar Republic, the book examines how mathematics equipped thinkers like Gershom Scholem, Franz Rosenzweig, and Siegfried Kracauer to address the challenges of modernity. It delves into the historical connections between mathematics and the development of critical theory, highlighting the significant role mathematical concepts play in shaping contemporary critical thought. The study emphasizes the lasting impact of these mathematical foundations on philosophical inquiry and social critique.