The Philosophy of Mathematics Today

Name: The Philosophy of Mathematics Today
Brand: OUP Oxford
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By Matthias Schirn

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This comprehensive volume gives a panorama of the best current work in this lively field, through twenty specially written essays by the leading figures in the field. All essays deal with foundational issues, from the nature of mathematical knowledge and mathematical existence to logical consequence, abstraction, and the notions of set and natural number. The contributors also represent and criticize a variety of prominent approaches to the philosophy of mathematics, including platonism, realism, normalism, constructivism, and formalism.

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

652

Release Date:

1998-11-05

Publication Date:

1998-08-20

Publisher:

OUP Oxford

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0198236549

ISBN13:

9780198236542

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

1133 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

39 cm

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