Syllogistic logic and mathematical proof
Auteur :
Mancosu, Prof Paolo / Mugnai, Massimo
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198876922
Date de publication :
18 mai 2023
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,0 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
496 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume provides a unified account of the history of attempts to convert mathematical proof to a syllogistic form of reasoning, from Aristotle to major advances in logic in the nineteenth century. The analysis of the debate provides insights into the relationship between philosophy and mathematics.