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Philosophy of Mathematics A Contemporary Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures

Hoofdkenmerken

Auteur:	Brown, James Robert
Titel:	Philosophy of Mathematics A Contemporary Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures
Uitgever:	Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:	9780415960472
Vervangt ISBN:	9780415122757
Serie:	Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Editie:	2 ed
Land van oorsprong:	United Kingdom
Prijs:	€ 62,57
Verschijningsdatum:	15-01-2008
Bericht:	Langere levertijd (2-3 weken)

Inhoudelijke kenmerken

Categorie:	Philosophy of mathematics
Geillustreerd:	60 Line drawings, black and white
Dewey code:	510.1

Technische kenmerken

Verschijningsvorm:	Paperback / softback
Paginas:	250
Hoogte mm.:	235
Breedte mm.:	157
Dikte mm.:	9
Gewicht gr.:	394

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Tackles important as well as enduring questions in the mathematical sciences. This book takes an approach, encompassing non-standard topics such as the role of visual reasoning, the importance of notation, and the place of computers in mathematics, as well as traditional topics such as formalism, Platonism, and constructivism.