Philosophy of mathematics: a contemporary introduction to the world of proofs and pictures
Auteur :
Brown, James Robert
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415960472
Date de publication :
15 janv. 2008
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
384 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Tackles important as well as enduring questions in the mathematical sciences. This book takes an approach, encompassing non-standard topics such as the role of visual reasoning, the importance of notation, and the place of computers in mathematics, as well as traditional topics such as formalism, Platonism, and constructivism.