The 'Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics'

This is one of Professor Ellington’s most recent papers. It looks at why mathematics appears to be so well suited for use in explaining important aspects of natural science, particularly in physics and astronomy. It explores the topic in the typically adept and adroit way that only our Emeritus Professor Henry Ellington can do. It has been delivered by him to audiences ranging from senior secondary pupils to fellow University Professors in a variety of settings. We therefore commend it to you as an excellent, albeit brief read, that will not only stimulate your own thoughts but will also entitle you to give this talk yourself to appropriate audiences. The contents of this paper can be augmented by a set of Power Point slides which will be issued to you by email upon forwarding your proof of purchase, as an interim way of getting these to you prior to the inception of our e-commerce platform in 2017.