Making and breaking mathematical sense: histories and philosophies of mathematical practice
Auteur :
Wagner, Roi
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691171715
Date de publication :
10 janv. 2017
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
612 g
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In line with the emerging field of philosophy of mathematical practice, this book pushes the philosophy of mathematics away from questions about the reality and truth of mathematical entities and statements and toward a focus on what mathematicians actually do--and how that evolves and changes over time. How do new mathematical entities come to be?