Fenomen polskiej szkoły matematycznej a emigracja matematyków polskich w okresie II wojny światowej
The phenomenon of the Polish School of Mathematics
and the emigration of Polish mathematicians
during World War II
Author(s): Wiesław WójcikSubject(s): History of ideas, Philosophy of Science, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Migration Studies
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: Polish School of Mathematics; emigration of Polish mathematicians; Stanisław Ulam; Jan Łukasiewicz; Mark Kac; Jerzy Neyman; Antoni Zygmund; Otto Nikodym; Samuel Eilenberg; Alfred Tarski;
Summary/Abstract: In the paper I try to describe the phenomenon of the Polish School of Mathematics. It requires the presentation and analysis of the many factors that have had an influence on its creation and development. It is impossible to do so in such article yet I try to show, however, its essence and strength through an analysis up until the point that World War II brutally ended its development. I focus on the mathematicians who were forced to emigrate and created important mathematical centres in other countries. Thus, the program and atmosphere of Polish Mathematical School was continued.
Journal: Zagadnienia Filozoficzne w Nauce
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 53
- Page Range: 11-52
- Page Count: 42
- Language: Polish
