Hilbertstil
Hilbertstil is a term used in discussions of the history and philosophy of mathematics to denote a distinctive style of mathematical writing and presentation associated with the work of David Hilbert and his followers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While not an official designation, the term is used by historians to describe a cluster of rhetorical and technical practices aimed at achieving rigorous formalization of mathematical theories through axiomatics.
Key features include a strong emphasis on axiomatic foundations, minimal reliance on geometric intuition in formal
Hilbertstil also involves a methodological stance: separating the formal machinery from philosophical interpretation, and presenting results
Critics argue that Hilbertstil can render expository prose dry and inaccessible, potentially obscuring motivation or historical
While the label Hilbertstil is primarily used by historians rather than practitioners, it remains a useful