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An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader

An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader

McEvoy, Mark
Marcus, Russell

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General MathematicsLogic

ISBN10: 1472525671
ISBN13: 9781472525673
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 11 2016
Pages: 848
Weight: 3.30
Height: 2.40 Width: 6.60 Depth: 9.50
Language: English

A comprehensive collection of historical readings in the philosophy of mathematics and a selection of influential contemporary work, this much-needed introduction reveals the rich history of the subject.

An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader brings together an impressive collection of primary sources from ancient and modern philosophy. Arranged chronologically and featuring introductory overviews explaining technical terms, this accessible reader is easy-to-follow and unrivaled in its historical scope. With selections from key thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume and Kant, it connects the major ideas of the ancients with contemporary thinkers. A selection of recent texts from philosophers including Quine, Putnam, Field and Maddy offering insights into the current state of the discipline clearly illustrates the development of the subject.

Presenting historical background essential to understanding contemporary trends and a survey of recent work, An Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics: A Reader is required reading for undergraduates and graduate students studying the philosophy of mathematics and an invaluable source book for working researchers.

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