The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge (Paperback)

This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just as natural sciences do. Kitcher presents a complete, systematic, and richly detailed account of the nature of mathematical knowledge and its historical development, focusing on such neglected issues as how and why mathematical language changes, why certain questions assume overriding importance, and how standards of proof are modified.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1985
First published:	February 1985
Authors:	Philip Kitcher
Dimensions:	203 x 134 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-503541-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > General
LSN:	0-19-503541-0
Barcode:	9780195035414

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