Hellman here presents a detailed interpretation of mathematics as
the investigation of "structural possibilities," as opposed to
absolute, Platonic objects. After treating the natural numbers and
analysis, he extends the approach to set theory, where he
demonstrates how to dispense with a fixed universe of sets.
Finally, he addresses problems of application to the physical
world.
General
Imprint: |
Clarendon Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Clarendon Paperbacks |
Release date: |
November 1993 |
First published: |
November 1993 |
Authors: |
Geoffrey Hellman
(Professor of Philosophy)
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Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
168 |
Edition: |
Reissue |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-824034-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Philosophy of mathematics
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-19-824034-1 |
Barcode: |
9780198240341 |
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