An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1472525671 ISBN 13 : 9781472525673

Editeur : Bloomsbury Academic, 2016

Synopsis

A comprehensive collection of historical readings in the philosophy of mathematics and a selection of influential contemporary work, this much-needed introduction reveals the rich history of the subject.

An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader brings together an impressive collection of primary sources from ancient 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 key thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume and Kant, it connects the major ideas of the ancients with contemporary thinkers. A selection of recent texts from philosophers including Quine, Putnam, Field and Maddy offering insights into the current state of the discipline clearly illustrates the development of the subject.

Presenting historical background essential to understanding contemporary trends and a survey of recent work, An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader is required reading for undergraduates and graduate students studying the philosophy of mathematics and an invaluable source book for working researchers.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Russell Marcus, Hamilton College, New York, USA

Mark McEvoy, Hofstra University, USA

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloomsbury Academic
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1472525671
• ISBN 13: 9781472525673
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 848
• Éditeur: Marcus Russell, McEvoy Mark
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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