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Proofs and Refutations - The Logic of Mathematical Discovery (Paperback) Loot Price: R598
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Proofs and Refutations - The Logic of Mathematical Discovery (Paperback): Imre Lakatos

Proofs and Refutations - The Logic of Mathematical Discovery (Paperback)

Imre Lakatos; Edited by John Worrall, Elie Zahar

Series: Cambridge Philosophy Classics

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Imre Lakatos's Proofs and Refutations is an enduring classic, which has never lost its relevance. Taking the form of a dialogue between a teacher and some students, the book considers various solutions to mathematical problems and, in the process, raises important questions about the nature of mathematical discovery and methodology. Lakatos shows that mathematics grows through a process of improvement by attempts at proofs and critiques of these attempts, and his work continues to inspire mathematicians and philosophers aspiring to develop a philosophy of mathematics that accounts for both the static and the dynamic complexity of mathematical practice. With a specially commissioned Preface written by Paolo Mancosu, this book has been revived for a new generation of readers.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Cambridge Philosophy Classics
Release date: October 2015
Authors: Imre Lakatos
Editors: John Worrall • Elie Zahar
Dimensions: 228 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 978-1-107-53405-6
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > Mathematical logic
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic
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LSN: 1-107-53405-4
Barcode: 9781107534056

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