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Introducing Philosophy of Mathematics

Autor Michele Friend
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 21 feb 2007
What is mathematics about? Does the subject-matter of mathematics exist independently of the mind or are they mental constructions? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? In this introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, Michele Friend examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics. Aimed at a readership with limited proficiency in mathematics but with some experience of formal logic it seeks to strike a balance between conceptual accessibility and correct representation of the issues. Friend examines the standard theories of mathematics - Platonism, realism, logicism, formalism, constructivism and structuralism - as well as some less standard theories such as psychologism, fictionalism and Meinongian philosophy of mathematics. In each case Friend explains what characterises the position and where the divisions between them lie, including some of the arguments in favour and against each. This book also explores particular questions that occupy present-day philosophers and mathematicians such as the problem of infinity, mathematical intuition and the relationship, if any, between the philosophy of mathematics and the practice of mathematics. Taking in the canonical ideas of Aristotle, Kant, Frege and Whitehead and Russell as well as the challenging and innovative work of recent philosophers like Benacerraf, Hellman, Maddy and Shapiro, Friend provides a balanced and accessible introduction suitable for upper-level undergraduate courses and the non-specialist.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781844650613
ISBN-10: 1844650618
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Infinity 2. Platonism and realism 3. Logicism 4. Structuralism 5. Constructivism 6. A pot-pourri of philosophies of mathematics Conclusion Appendix Notes Further reading Index

Descriere

What is mathematics about? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? This is an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics.