Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g
An Introduction to a World of Proofs and Pictures
Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g
Reihe: Philosophical Issues in Science
ISBN: 978-0-415-12274-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Philosophy of Mathematics is an excellent introductory text. This student friendly book discusses the great philosophers and the importance of mathematics to their thought. It includes the following topics:
* the mathematical image
* platonism
* picture-proofs
* applied mathematics
* Hilbert and Godel
* knots and nations
* definitions
* picture-proofs and Wittgenstein
* computation, proof and conjecture.
The book is ideal for courses on philosophy of mathematics and logic.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Platonism; Chapter 3 Picture-proofs and Platonism; Chapter 4 What is Applied Mathematics?; Chapter 5 Hilbert and Gödel; Chapter 6 Knots and Notation; Chapter 7 What is a Definition?; Chapter 8 Constructive Approaches; Chapter 9 Proofs, Pictures and Procedures in Wittgenstein; Chapter 10 Computation, Proof and Conjecture; Chapter 11 Calling the Bluff;
