Abstract
This thesis establishes the connection between mathematical and literary formalism by examining the works of the mathematician David Hilbert and the playwright Bertolt Brecht. Specifically, this involves the discussion of Brecht's Threepenny Opera (and his theory on theater) and Hilbert's theory on Hilbert Spaces.
Advisor
Hartman, Jim
Second Advisor
von Held, Kristina
Department
Mathematics; German Studies
Recommended Citation
Nicholson, Kevin, "Bertolt Brecht and David Hilbert: a Connection Through Formalism" (2011). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 927.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/927
Disciplines
Applied Mathematics
Keywords
hilbert space, threepenny opera, dreigroschenoper, formalism
Publication Date
2011
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
COinS
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