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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics

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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.

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

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2014
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Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2014
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Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
200
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9780521826020
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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.