Philosophy of Mathematics

Name: Philosophy of Mathematics
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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An Introduction to a World of Proofs and Pictures

By: James Robert Brown

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Hardcover | 29 July 1999 | Edition Number 1

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Hardcover
232 Pages

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24.13 x 16.51 x 2.54

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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.

Industry Reviews

"This is an excellent introductory text for philosophy of mathematics courses, something which is much needed." -Mary Tiles, University of Hawa'ii "Philosophy of Mathematics is written in a lively and accessible style. It uses a wealth of stimulating examples. and covers a wide variety of topics in the philosophy of mathematics, including some new and little explored questions." -Alexander Bird, University of Edinburgh "The book is filled with Brown's insightful views on many issues in the philosophy of mathematics; most importantly, his love of, and enthusiasm for, his subject is apparent on every page....Students, I think, will be provoked by Brown's up-front approach and inspired to think seriously about the philosophy of mathematics themselves. All in all this is a wonderful introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. It's lively, accessible, and, above all, a terrific read. It would make an ideal text for an undergraduate course on the philosophy of mathematics; indeed, I recommend it to anyone interested in the philosophy of mathematics--even specialists in the area can learn from this book." -Mrk Colyvan, University of Tasmania and University of California, Irvine, "Philosophy in Review

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