The Philosophy of Mathematics Today
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0198236549
ISBN-13
9780198236542
Publisher
Oxford University Press
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Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 20th, 1998
Print length
652 Pages
Weight
1,150 grams
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24.30 x 16.20 x 4.00 cms
Product Classification:
Philosophy: metaphysics & ontologyPhilosophy: logicPhilosophy of mathematicsSet theory
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A collection of twenty essays which 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. A variety of prominent approaches to the philosophy of mathematics are represented and criticized.
The Philosophy of Mathematics Today gives a panorama of the best current work in this lively field, through twenty essays specially written for this collection by leading figures. The topics include indeterminacy, logical consequence, mathematical methodology, abstraction, and both Hilbert''s and Frege''s foundational programmes. The collection will be an important source for research in the philosophy of mathematics for years to come.ContributorsPaul Benacerraf, George Boolos, John P. Burgess, Charles S. Chihara, Michael Detlefsen, Michael Dummett, Hartry Field, Kit Fine, Bob Hale, Richard G. Heck, Jnr., Geoffrey Hellman, Penelope Maddy, Karl-Georg Niebergall, Charles D. Parsons, Michael D. Resnik, Matthias Schirn, Stewart Shapiro, Peter Simons, W.W. Tait, Crispin Wright.
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