Beyond structure: The Power and Limitations of Mathematical Thought in Common Sense, Science and Philosophy - Couverture souple

Fleischhacker, Louk E.

 
9783631479001: Beyond structure: The Power and Limitations of Mathematical Thought in Common Sense, Science and Philosophy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 363147900X ISBN 13 : 9783631479001
Editeur : Peter Lang GmbH, 1994

Synopsis

The ideal of mathematical exactness is strongly paradigmatic for modern science, for which Mathematics practically functions as a metaphysical foundation. This strongly influenced Philosophy. In our century, however, critical voices arise, even from the ranks of scientists. Reflection on the foundations of Mathematics has produced a deeper insight into its nature. The tendency to judge content by structure becomes less predominant. Metaphysics is no longer rejected as only producing constructions with unjustified claims to necessity. This book combines contemporary Philosophy of Mathematics with classical philosophical themes. It replaces the anti-metaphysical tendencies of modern and postmodern Philosophy by an unrestricted horizon of epistemic perspectives.

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À propos de l?auteur

The author is a lecturer of Logic an Philosophy at Twente Technical University, the Netherlands.

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Éditeur
Peter Lang GmbH
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
363147900X
ISBN 13 
9783631479001
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
221
Coordonnées du fabricant
r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com
r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com

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