Conceptual Roots of Mathematics

AvJ.R. Lucas

Inbunden, Engelska, 1999

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Beskrivning

The Conceptual Roots of Mathematics is a comprehensive study of the foundation of mathematics. J.R. Lucas, one of the most distinguished Oxford scholars, covers a vast amount of ground in the philosophy of mathematics, showing us that it is actually at the heart of the study of epistemology and metaphysics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-10-14
Mått:138 x 216 x undefined mm
Vikt:680 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:International Library of Philosophy
Antal sidor:476
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415207386

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'The rich collection of arguments and counterarguments, succinct summaries and essential biographical references, make this work an excellent teaching/learning vehicle. Highly recommended.' - Choice

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 Plato’s Philosophies of Mathematics, Chapter 2 Geometry, Chapter 3 Formalism, Chapter 4 Numbers: The Cardinal Approach, Chapter 5 Numbers: The Ordinal Approach, Chapter 6 Numbers: The Abstract Approach, Chapter 7 The Infinite, Chapter 8 The Implications of Gödel’s Theorem, Chapter 9 Transitive Relations