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Mathematics plays a central role in much of contemporary science, but philosophers have struggled to understand what this role is or how significant it might be for mathematics and science. Pincock tackles this perennial question by asking how mathematics contributes to the success of our best scien...

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Main Author: Pincock, Christopher
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Series:Oxford studies in the philosophy of science.
Subjects:
Science > Mathematics.
Science > Methodology.
Sciences > Mathématiques.
Sciences > Méthodologie.
Science > Mathematics
Science > Methodology
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Mathematics plays a central role in much of contemporary science, but philosophers have struggled to understand what this role is or how significant it might be for mathematics and science. Pincock tackles this perennial question by asking how mathematics contributes to the success of our best scientific representations.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:019993231X
9780199932313
9780199921096
0199921091