Infinity

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Infinity

New Research Frontiers

Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Theology Philosophy of mathematics Mathematical foundations

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 7 February 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 4 Mb

ISBN: 9781139814294


Overview

This interdisciplinary study of infinity explores the concept through the prism of mathematics and then offers more expansive investigations in areas beyond mathematical boundaries to reflect the broader, deeper implications of infinity for human intellectual thought.

More than a dozen world-renowned researchers in the fields of mathematics, physics, cosmology, philosophy and theology offer a rich intellectual exchange among various current viewpoints, rather than displaying a static picture of accepted views on infinity.

Historical Perspective

The book starts with a historical examination of the transformation of infinity from a philosophical and theological study to one dominated by mathematics.

Technical Discussions

It then offers technical discussions on the understanding of mathematical infinity.

Physics and Cosmology

Following this, the book considers the perspectives of physics and cosmology: can infinity be found in the real universe?

Philosophical and Theological Aspects

Finally, the book returns to questions of philosophical and theological aspects of infinity.

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