Formalism and Beyond

£178.80

Formalism and Beyond

On the Nature of Mathematical Discourse

Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Philosophy: logic Mathematics History of mathematics

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Collection: Logos

Language: English

Published by: De Gruyter

Published on: 9th October 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 430 pages

ISBN: 9781614519966


The essays collected in this volume focus on the role of formalist aspects in mathematical theorizing and practice, examining issues such as infinity, finiteness, and proof procedures, as well as central historical figures in the field, including Frege, Russell, Hilbert and Wittgenstein. Using modern logico-philosophical tools and systematic conceptual and logical analyses, the volume provides a thorough, up-to-date account of the subject.

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