Bookbot

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics

Boekbeoordeling

Meer over het boek

A fascinating journey through intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory - a lively introduction to this contemporary topic. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Mathematics and its philosophy; 2. The limits of mathematics; 3. Plato's heaven; 4. Fiction, metaphor, and partial truths; 5. Mathematical explanation; 6. The applicability of mathematics; 7. Who's afraid of inconsistent mathematics?; 8. A rose by any other name; 9. Epilogue: desert island theorems.

Uitgave

Een boek kopen

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics, Mark Colyvan, David Corfield, Madeline Muntersbjorn

Taal
Jaar van publicatie
2014
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Hardcover)
Zodra we het ontdekt hebben, sturen we een e-mail.

Betaalmethoden

4,3
Zeer goed
16 Beoordelingen

We missen je recensie hier.

Titel
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2014
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
200
ISBN13
9780521826020
Beoordeling
4,25 van 5
Aantekening
A fascinating journey through intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory - a lively introduction to this contemporary topic. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Mathematics and its philosophy; 2. The limits of mathematics; 3. Plato's heaven; 4. Fiction, metaphor, and partial truths; 5. Mathematical explanation; 6. The applicability of mathematics; 7. Who's afraid of inconsistent mathematics?; 8. A rose by any other name; 9. Epilogue: desert island theorems.