Introducing Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Introducing Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : Michele Friend
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-05
Introducing Philosophy Of Mathematics written by Michele Friend and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-05 with Philosophy categories.
What is mathematics about? Does the subject-matter of mathematics exist independently of the mind or are they mental constructions? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? In this introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, Michele Friend examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics. Aimed at a readership with limited proficiency in mathematics but with some experience of formal logic it seeks to strike a balance between conceptual accessibility and correct representation of the issues. Friend examines the standard theories of mathematics - Platonism, realism, logicism, formalism, constructivism and structuralism - as well as some less standard theories such as psychologism, fictionalism and Meinongian philosophy of mathematics. In each case Friend explains what characterises the position and where the divisions between them lie, including some of the arguments in favour and against each. This book also explores particular questions that occupy present-day philosophers and mathematicians such as the problem of infinity, mathematical intuition and the relationship, if any, between the philosophy of mathematics and the practice of mathematics. Taking in the canonical ideas of Aristotle, Kant, Frege and Whitehead and Russell as well as the challenging and innovative work of recent philosophers like Benacerraf, Hellman, Maddy and Shapiro, Friend provides a balanced and accessible introduction suitable for upper-level undergraduate courses and the non-specialist.
An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : Mark Colyvan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-06-14
An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mathematics written by Mark Colyvan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-14 with Mathematics categories.
A fascinating journey through intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory - a lively introduction to this contemporary topic.
Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : James Robert Brown
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1999
Philosophy Of Mathematics written by James Robert Brown and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Mathematics categories.
Philosophy of Mathematicsis clear and engaging, and student friendly The book discusses the great philosophers and the importance of mathematics to their thought. Among topics discussed in the book are the mathematical image, platonism, picture-proofs, applied mathematics, Hilbert and Godel, knots and notation definitions, picture-proofs and Wittgenstein, computation, proof and conjecture.
Introduction To Mathematical Philosophy
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Author : Bertrand Russell
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2007-04-01
Introduction To Mathematical Philosophy written by Bertrand Russell and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-01 with Philosophy categories.
Not to be confused with the philosophy of mathematics, mathematical philosophy is the structured set of rules that govern all existence. Or, in a word: logic. While this branch of philosophy threatens to be an intimidating and abstract subject, it is one that is surprisingly simple and necessarily sensible, particularly at the pen of writer Bertrand Russell, who infuses this work, first published in 1919, with a palpable and genuine desire to assist the reader in understanding the principles he illustrates. Anyone interested in logic and its development and application here will find a comprehensive and accessible account of mathematical philosophy, from the idea of what numbers actually are, through the principles of order, limits, and deduction, and on to infinity. British philosopher and mathematician BERTRAND ARTHUR WILLIAM RUSSELL (1872-1970) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Among his many works are Why I Am Not a Christian (1927), Power: A New Social Analysis (1938), and My Philosophical Development (1959).
Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : Øystein Linnebo
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-24
Philosophy Of Mathematics written by Øystein Linnebo and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-24 with Mathematics categories.
A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading thinkers Mathematics is a model of precision and objectivity, but it appears distinct from the empirical sciences because it seems to deliver nonexperiential knowledge of a nonphysical reality of numbers, sets, and functions. How can these two aspects of mathematics be reconciled? This concise book provides a systematic, accessible introduction to the field that is trying to answer that question: the philosophy of mathematics. Øystein Linnebo, one of the world's leading scholars on the subject, introduces all of the classical approaches to the field as well as more specialized issues, including mathematical intuition, potential infinity, and the search for new mathematical axioms. Sophisticated but clear and approachable, this is an essential book for all students and teachers of philosophy and of mathematics.
Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : David Bostock
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 2009-02-24
Philosophy Of Mathematics written by David Bostock and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-24 with Mathematics categories.
Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction provides a critical analysis of the major philosophical issues and viewpoints in the concepts and methods of mathematics - from antiquity to the modern era. Offers beginning readers a critical appraisal of philosophical viewpoints throughout history Gives a separate chapter to predicativism, which is often (but wrongly) treated as if it were a part of logicism Provides readers with a non-partisan discussion until the final chapter, which gives the author’s personal opinion on where the truth lies Designed to be accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students, and at the same time to be of interest to professionals
Lectures On The Philosophy Of Mathematics
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Author : Joel David Hamkins
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2021-03-09
Lectures On The Philosophy Of Mathematics written by Joel David Hamkins and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-09 with Mathematics categories.
An introduction to the philosophy of mathematics grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice. In this book, Joel David Hamkins offers an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that is grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice. He treats philosophical issues as they arise organically in mathematics, discussing such topics as platonism, realism, logicism, structuralism, formalism, infinity, and intuitionism in mathematical contexts. He organizes the book by mathematical themes--numbers, rigor, geometry, proof, computability, incompleteness, and set theory--that give rise again and again to philosophical considerations.
An Historical Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mathematics A Reader
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Author : Russell Marcus
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-02-11
An Historical Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mathematics A Reader written by Russell Marcus and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-11 with Philosophy categories.
As the first comprehensive collection of historical readings in the philosophy of mathematics, this much-needed introduction reveals the rich history of the subject. Focusing on the philosophy of mathematics before the 20th-century, An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Readerbrings together an impressive collection of primary sources from ancient, medieval and modern philosophy. Arranged chronologically and featuring introductory overviews explaining technical terms, this accessible reader is easy-to-follow and unrivaled in its historical scope. With selections from Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume and Kant, it connects the major ideas of the ancients with modern thinkers. While a selection of recent texts offering insights the current state of the discipline, clearly illustrate the development of the subject. Presenting historical background essential to understanding contemporary trends, An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader is required reading for undergraduates studying the philosophy of mathematics.
Thinking About Mathematics
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Author : Stewart Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2000-07-13
Thinking About Mathematics written by Stewart Shapiro and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-13 with Philosophy categories.
Thinking about Mathematics covers the range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics. The text describes the questions about mathematics that motivated philosophers throughout history and covers historical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. It also presents the major positions and arguments concerning mathematics throughout the twentieth century, bringing the reader up to the present positions and battle lines.
Mathematical Thought
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Author : E.W. Beth
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Mathematical Thought written by E.W. Beth and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Science categories.
In contributing a foreword to this book I am complying with a wish my husband expressed a few days before his death. He had completed the manuscript of this work, which may be considered a companion volume to his book Formal Methods. The task of seeing it through the press was undertaken by Mr. J. J. A. Mooij, acting director of the Institute for Research in Foundations and the Philosophy of Science (Instituut voor Grondslagenonderzoek en Filoso:fie der Exacte Wetenschappen) of the University of Amsterdam, with the help of Mrs. E. M. Barth, lecturer at the Institute. I wish to thank Mr. Mooij and Mrs. Barth most cordially for the care with which they have acquitted themselves of this delicate task and for the speed with which they have brought it to completion. I also wish to express my gratitude to Miss L. E. Minning, M. A. , for the helpful advice she has so kindly given to Mr. Mooij and Mrs. Barth during the proof reading. C. P. C. BETH-PASTOOR VII PREFACE A few years ago Mr. Horace S.