An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics Hardback
by Mark (University of Sydney) Colyvan
Part of the Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy series
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This introduction to the philosophy of mathematics focuses on contemporary debates in an important and central area of philosophy.
The reader is taken on a fascinating and entertaining journey through some intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory, including such topics as the realism/anti-realism debate in mathematics, mathematical explanation, the limits of mathematics, the significance of mathematical notation, inconsistent mathematics and the applications of mathematics.
Each chapter has a number of discussion questions and recommended further reading from both the contemporary literature and older sources.
Very little mathematical background is assumed and all of the mathematics encountered is clearly introduced and explained using a wide variety of examples.
The book is suitable for an undergraduate course in philosophy of mathematics and, more widely, for anyone interested in philosophy and mathematics.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:14/06/2012
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- ISBN:9780521826020
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:14/06/2012
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- ISBN:9780521826020