Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge - Hilbert''s Program Revisited

Klappentext This study reconstructs, analyses and re-evaluates the programme of influential mathematical thinker David Hilbert, presenting it in a different light. Zusammenfassung The Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge presents the philosophical ideas underlying David Hilbert's foundational program in a new light. Hilbert's program is traditionally regarded as a failure! but Curtis Franks weaves together an original historical account with philosophical analysis to show both its validity and its philosophical significance. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. A new science; 2. David Hilbert's naturalism; 3. Arithmetization; 4. Intensionality; 5. Interpreting G2 for Q; 6. Autonomy in context; Bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: Curtis Franks, Curtis (Assistant Professor of Philosophy Franks, Franks Curtis
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.12.2010
• EAN: 9780521183895
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18389-5
• No. of pages: 228
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics; Philosophy, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Mathematics