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Set theory and its philosophy : a critical introduction /

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Anyone wishing to work on the logical foundations of mathematics must understand set theory, which lies at its heart. This is a comprehensive philosophical introduction to the field offering a thorough account of cardinal and ordinal arithmetic, and the various axiom candidates.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Potter, Michael D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Series:OUP E-Books.
Subjects:
Set theory > Philosophy.
Théorie des ensembles > Philosophie.
MATHEMATICS > Set Theory.
Set theory > Philosophy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Anyone wishing to work on the logical foundations of mathematics must understand set theory, which lies at its heart. This is a comprehensive philosophical introduction to the field offering a thorough account of cardinal and ordinal arithmetic, and the various axiom candidates.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 345 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-335) and indexes.
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