Autonomy of mathematical knowledge, the: hilbert's program revisited
Auteur :
Franks, Curtis
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521183895
Date de publication :
16 déc. 2010
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
310 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.