Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction [Hardcover]

David Bostock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405189924 | ISBN-13: 978-1405189927 | Publication Date: March 17, 2009 | Edition: 1

Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction provides a critical analysis of the major philosophical issues and viewpoints in the concepts and methods of mathematics - from antiquity to the modern era.

• Offers beginning readers a critical appraisal of philosophical viewpoints throughout history
• Gives a separate chapter to predicativism, which is often (but wrongly) treated as if it were a part of logicism
• Provides readers with a non-partisan discussion until the final chapter, which gives the author’s personal opinion on where the truth lies
• Designed to be accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students, and at the same time to be of interest to professionals

Editorial Reviews

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"This is a concise as well as comprehensive presentation of core topics in the philosophy of mathematics, written in a clear and engaged manner, hence well readable." (Zentralblatt MATH, 2011)

 

 

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"The best textbook on the philosophy of mathematics bar none" –Alexander Paseau, University of Oxford

"Bostock's 'Philosophy of Mathematics' is remarkably comprehensive compared to other surveys of philosophy of mathematics. The writing is engaging and clear, and it treats a wide range of issues in considerable depth, including issues that are often ignored or downplayed in more general discussions." –Alan Baker, Swarthmore College

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405189924
• ISBN-13: 978-1405189927
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,126,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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