Philosophy of Mathematics

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Philosophy of Mathematics

An Introduction to a World of Proofs and Pictures

Philosophy of mathematics Philosophy of science Philosophy: logic

Author: James Robert Brown

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Collection: Philosophical Issues in Science

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 9th August 2005

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 5 Mb

ISBN: 9781134806430


Philosophy of Mathematics

Philosophy of Mathematics is an excellent introductory text. This student friendly book discusses the great philosophers and the importance of mathematics to their thought. It includes the following topics:

  • the mathematical image
  • platonism
  • picture-proofs
  • applied mathematics
  • Hilbert and Godel
  • knots and nations
  • definitions
  • picture-proofs and Wittgenstein
  • computation, proof and conjecture

The book is ideal for courses on philosophy of mathematics and logic.

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