Philosophy of mathematics : classic and contemporary studies /
The philosophy of mathematics is an exciting subject. Philosophy of Mathematics: Classic and Contemporary Studies explores the foundations of mathematical thought. The aim of this book is to encourage young mathematicians to think about the philosophical issues behind fundamental concepts and about...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, FL :
Chapman and Hall/CRC,
2022.
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| Series: | Textbooks in mathematics (Boca Raton, Fla.)
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The philosophy of mathematics is an exciting subject. Philosophy of Mathematics: Classic and Contemporary Studies explores the foundations of mathematical thought. The aim of this book is to encourage young mathematicians to think about the philosophical issues behind fundamental concepts and about different views on mathematical objects and mathematical knowledge. With this new approach, the author rekindles an interest in philosophical subjects surrounding the foundations of mathematics. He offers the mathematical motivations behind the topics under debate. He introduces various philosophical positions ranging from the classic views to more contemporary ones, including subjects which are more engaged with mathematical logic. Most books on philosophy of mathematics have little to no focus on the effects of philosophical views on mathematical practice, and no concern on giving crucial mathematical results and their philosophical relevance, consequences, reasons, etc. This book fills this gap. The book can be used as a textbook for a one-semester or even one-year course on philosophy of mathematics. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 338 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781000468816 100046881X 9781003223191 1003223192 1000468801 9781000468809 |