Autonomy of mathematical knowledge, the: hilbert's program revisited
Auteur :
Franks, Curtis
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521514378
Date de publication :
8 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,8 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
500 g
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.