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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

Autor Mark Colyvan
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 iun 2012
This introduction to the philosophy of mathematics focuses on contemporary debates in an important and central area of philosophy. The reader is taken on a fascinating and entertaining journey through some intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory, including such topics as the realism/anti-realism debate in mathematics, mathematical explanation, the limits of mathematics, the significance of mathematical notation, inconsistent mathematics and the applications of mathematics. Each chapter has a number of discussion questions and recommended further reading from both the contemporary literature and older sources. Very little mathematical background is assumed and all of the mathematics encountered is clearly introduced and explained using a wide variety of examples. The book is suitable for an undergraduate course in philosophy of mathematics and, more widely, for anyone interested in philosophy and mathematics.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521533416
ISBN-10: 0521533414
Pagini: 200
Ilustrații: black & white illustrations
Dimensiuni: 174 x 247 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

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.

Recenzii

'The present book is like a warm breeze after a cold winter in the rarefied atmosphere of the philosophy of mathematics … the philosophical discussions are always clear, provocative and stimulating. One of the challenges an instructor will face by adopting this book will undoubtedly be to contain the desire of students to discuss in depth some of the issues presented and to curb their enthusiasm and desire to know more or find answers to the questions.' Mathematical Reviews

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A fascinating journey through intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory - a lively introduction to this contemporary topic.