Mathematics: A Concise History and Philosophy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 1994. Corr. 2nd printing 1996)

This is a concise introductory textbook for a one semester course in the history and philosophy of mathematics. It is written for mathematics majors, philosophy students, history of science students and secondary school mathematics teachers. The only prerequisite is a solid command of pre-calculus mathematics. It is shorter than the standard textbooks in that area and thus more accessible to students who have trouble coping with vast amounts of reading. Furthermore, there are many detailed explanations of the important mathematical procedures actually used by famous mathematicians, giving more mathematically talented students a greater opportunity to learn the history and philosophy by way of problem solving. Several important philosophical topics are pursued throughout the text, giving the student an opportunity to come to a full and consistent knowledge of their development. These topics include infinity, the nature of motion, and Platonism. This book offers, in fewer pages, a deep penetration into the key mathematical and philosophical aspects of the history of mathematics.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Readings in Mathematics
Release date:	April 1996
First published:	1994
Authors:	W.S. Anglin
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	265
Edition:	1st ed. 1994. Corr. 2nd printing 1996
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-94280-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history
LSN:	0-387-94280-7
Barcode:	9780387942803

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