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Mathematics and the Image of Reason

English · Paperback / Softback

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A thorough account of the philosophy of mathematics. In a cogent account the author argues against the view that mathematics is solely logic.

List of contents

Acknowledgements, Introduction, 1 AXIOMATIZATION, RIGOUR AND REASON, 2 FREGE: ARITHMETIC AS LOGIC, 3 RUSSELL: MATHEMATICS AS LOGIC, 4 HILBERT: MATHEMATICS AS A FORMULA GAME?, 5 IDEAL ELEMENTS AND RATIONAL IDEALS, Glossary of Symbols, Further Reading, Bibliography, Index

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Mary Tiles

Product details

Authors Mary Tiles
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 07.04.2015
 
EAN 9780415755221
ISBN 978-0-415-75522-1
No. of pages 200
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries
Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works

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