New posts in soft-question

Why is analysis called "analysis"?

History of Algebraic Geometry: Motivation behind definition of schemes

Mathematical structures

What's the "real" reason a finite map has finite fibers?

Best intuitive metaphors for math concepts (of any level)

Singular homology with coefficients in a ring versus in an abelian group

Is the word "any" a $\forall$ or an $\exists$?

Manageable project to learn some arithmetic geometry

Value in retracing mathematicians' steps (specifically Galois)?

Extremely hard and stimulating (undergraduate) real analysis $problems$

What are some good iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Apps for mathematicians? [closed]

Whats the difference between the following? $n+k-1 \choose k$ ${{n+k-1}\choose{k-1}}$ ${{n+k-1}\choose{n}}$

Sufficient Conditions for proving $V$ is a vector space

Proofs that involve Tricks

Given a vector space $V$, why is the dual space $V^*$ interesting? [duplicate]

Why is it so difficult to find beginner books in Algebraic Geometry? [duplicate]

Hartshorne or Vakil's notes

How to make sure a proof is correct

In simple words: What does Woodin's $(*)$ axiom and Martin's maximum state?

Defining algebras over noncommutative rings