New posts in Motivation

Could *I* have come up with the definition of Compactness (and Connectedness)?

Why is the derivative important?

Why do PDE's seem so unnatural?

Why is the fact that a quotient group is a group relevant?

What is the motivation behind the Hilbert Symbol?

What is the motivation behind the Thom space construction?

Motivation for the rigour of real analysis

What is Representation Theory?

What is a spectral sequence?

An equation that generates a beautiful or unique shape for motivating students in mathematics