The Limits of Mathematics: A course on information theory and the limits of formal reasoning (Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science)

Chaitin, Gregory J.

ISBN 10: 981308359X / ISBN 13: 9789813083592

Edité par Springer, 1997

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First ed. (assumed), signed, w/ unclipped dj. Signed by Gregory Chaitin on ffep with short inscription. Bottom of copyright page has the number code 543210 and another code SPIN 10645967.Book is in near fine condition. Dj with a 1/2 inch tear on the top left edge of front and minimal wear. lh.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Limits of Mathematics: A course on information theory and the limits of formal reasoning (Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science)
• Éditeur: Springer
• Date de parution: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 981308359X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789813083592
• Reliure: hardcover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Mathematics

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Synopsis

This text is the final version of a course on algorithmic information theory and the epistemology of mathematics and physics. It discusses Einstein and Goedel's views on the nature of mathematics in the light of information theory, and sustains the thesis that mathematics is quasi-empirical. The book presents a "hands on" didatic approach using LISP and Mathematica software, and the reader should be able to derive an understanding of the close relationship between mathematics and physics.