Fermats Last Theorem

1. How did Wiles describe his experience of doing mathematics?

2. Wiles and others use several words/phrases that one might not expect to hear about
mathematics. Two such words blinding revelation, indescribably beautiful. Note down
any others you hear.

Incredible revelation

3. What is a mathematical proof?

A series of arguments based on logical deductions. A sort of reason

4. Is mathematics a solitary or a communal activity?







After the film

6. Has this film challenged any ideas you had about maths as an academic discipline?
7. He spent nearly 7 years doing this. Did he waste his time?
8. Compare and contrast the mathematical approach with the scientific approach. Refer to
evidence, proof, certainty, truth and some of the terms from question 2 above.