Philosophy of Mathematics

"This is an excellent introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, with clear and careful coverage of both traditional topics and cutting-edge contemporary debates."--Roy T. Cook, University of Minnesota
"This is a good introduction to the philosophy of mathematics--clear and concise, and with original observations and a coherent point of view."--John P. Burgess, Princeton University

Sommario

"Linnebo's slender volume is an admirable addition to the many existing books on the philosophy of mathematics. It is clear, concise, and well written. . . . All in all, this is an excellent introduction to the philosophy of mathematics and should be seriously considered by any individual interested in the subject." Choice

Info autore

Øystein Linnebo is professor of philosophy at the University of Oslo. He is the author of Thin Objects: An Abstractionist Account and the coauthor (with Salvatore Florio) of The Many and the One: A Philosophical Study.

Riassunto

A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading thinkersMathematics is a model of precision and objectivity, but it appears distinct from the empirical sciences because it seems to deliver nonexperiential knowledge of a nonphysical reality of numbers, sets, and functions. How can these two aspects

Prefazione

A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading contemporary scholars

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Oystein Linnebo, Øystein Linnebo, Ystein Linnebo
• Editore: Princeton University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780691202297
• ISBN: 978-0-691-20229-7
• Pagine: 216
• Serie: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Matematica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy, Philosophy of Mathematics