Philosophy of Mathematics
An Introduction to a World of Proofs and Pictures
- Editore:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Collana:
- Philosophical Issues in Science
- EAN:
9780415122740
- ISBN:
0415122740
- Pagine:
- 232
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
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Descrizione Philosophy of Mathematics
Philosophy of Mathematics is an excellent introductory text. This student friendly book discusses the great philosophers and the importance of mathematics to their thought. It includes the following topics:
* the mathematical image
* platonism
* picture-proofs
* applied mathematics
* Hilbert and Godel
* knots and nations
* definitions
* picture-proofs and Wittgenstein
* computation, proof and conjecture.
The book is ideal for courses on philosophy of mathematics and logic.
Fuori catalogo - Non ordinabile
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