This introduction to the philosophy of mathematics focuses on
contemporary debates in an important and central area of
philosophy. The reader is taken on a fascinating and entertaining
journey through some intriguing mathematical and philosophical
territory, including such topics as the realism/anti-realism debate
in mathematics, mathematical explanation, the limits of
mathematics, the significance of mathematical notation,
inconsistent mathematics and the applications of mathematics. Each
chapter has a number of discussion questions and recommended
further reading from both the contemporary literature and older
sources. Very little mathematical background is assumed and all of
the mathematics encountered is clearly introduced and explained
using a wide variety of examples. The book is suitable for an
undergraduate course in philosophy of mathematics and, more widely,
for anyone interested in philosophy and mathematics.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy |
| Release date: |
June 2012 |
| First published: |
June 2012 |
| Authors: |
Mark Colyvan
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| Dimensions: |
247 x 174 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
200 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-53341-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Philosophy of mathematics
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-521-53341-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780521533416 |
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