Introducing philosophy of mathematics
Auteur :
Friend, Michele
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844650613
Date de publication :
21 févr. 2007
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
380 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
What is mathematics about? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? This is an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics.