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Foundations without Foundationalism
- A Case for Second-Order Logic
Engelsk Paperback
Foundations without Foundationalism
- A Case for Second-Order Logic
Engelsk Paperback

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Stewart Shapiro presents a distinctive and persuasive view of the foundations of mathematics, arguing controversially that second-order logic has a central role to play in laying these foundations. To support this contention, he first gives a detailed development of second-order and higher-order logic, in a way that will be accessible to graduate students. He then demonstrates that second-order notions are prevalent in mathematics as practised, and that higher-order logic is needed to codify many contemporary mathematical concepts. Throughout, he emphasizes philosophical and historical issues that the subject raises. Foundations without Foundationalism is a key contribution both to philosophy of mathematics and to mathematical logic. ''In this excellent treatise Shapiro defends the use of second-order languages and logic as framework for mathematics. His coverage of the wide range of logical and philosophical topics required for understanding the controversy over second-order logic is thorough, clear, and persuasive. . . . Shapiro recognizes that it is unlikely that he has had the last word on these controversial philosophical subjects. Nevertheless, his book is certainly an excellent place to start work on them.'' Michael D. Resnik, History and Philosophy of Logic
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
300
ISBN-13:
9780198250296
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0198250290
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
23 mar 2000
Længde:
18mm
Bredde:
156mm
Højde:
238mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
23 mar 2000
Forfatter(e):
Books from the same author
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