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Syllogistic logic and mathematical proof /

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A unified account of the history of attempts to convert mathematical proof to a syllogistic form of reasoning, from Aristotle to major advances in logic in the nineteenth century. The analysis of the debate provides insights into the relationship between philosophy and mathematics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mancosu, Paolo (Author), Mugnai, Massimo, 1947- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Subjects:
Syllogism > Mathematics.
Logic > Mathematics.
Proof theory.
Syllogisme > Mathématiques.
Théorie de la preuve.
History & Philosophy.
MATHEMATICS.
PHILOSOPHY.
Proof theory
Philosophy: logic.
Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:A unified account of the history of attempts to convert mathematical proof to a syllogistic form of reasoning, from Aristotle to major advances in logic in the nineteenth century. The analysis of the debate provides insights into the relationship between philosophy and mathematics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 227 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191988059
0191988057
0198876947
9780198876939
0198876939
9780198876946