A Mathematical Prelude to the Philosophy of Mathematics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)

This book is based on two premises: one cannot understand philosophy of mathematics without understanding mathematics and one cannot understand mathematics without doing mathematics. It draws readers into philosophy of mathematics by having them do mathematics. It offers 298 exercises, covering philosophically important material, presented in a philosophically informed way. The exercises give readers opportunities to recreate some mathematics that will illuminate important readings in philosophy of mathematics. Topics include primitive recursive arithmetic, Peano arithmetic, Gödel's theorems, interpretability, the hierarchy of sets, Frege arithmetic and intuitionist sentential logic. The book is intended for readers who understand basic properties of the natural and real numbers and have some background in formal logic.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	September 2016
First published:	2014
Authors:	Stephen Pollard
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	202
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-34833-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-34833-7
Barcode:	9783319348339

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