Philosophy of Mathematics

A Contemporary Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures

By:

James Robert Brown

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy

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In his long-awaited new edition of Philosophy of Mathematics, James Robert Brown tackles important new as well as enduring questions in the mathematical sciences. Can pictures go beyond being merely suggestive and actually prove anything? Are mathematical results certain? Are experiments of any real value? This clear and engaging book takes a unique 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. The combination of topics and clarity of presentation make it suitable for beginners and experts alike. The revised and updated second edition of Philosophy of Mathematics contains more examples, suggestions for further reading, and expanded material on several topics including a novel approach to the continuum hypothesis.

Author Biography:

James Robert Brown is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Release date NZ

January 15th, 2008

Author

James Robert Brown

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Undergraduate

Edition

2nd edition

Illustrations

60 Line drawings, black and white

Pages

250

Series

Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy

Dimensions

156x234x14

ISBN-13

9780415960472

Product ID

1971434

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