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Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
Engelsk Paperback
Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
Engelsk Paperback

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"The philosophy of mathematics will naturally be expected to deal with questions at the frontier of knowledge, as to which comparative certainty is not yet attained. But separation of such questions is hardly likely to be fruitful unless the more scientific parts of mathematics are known. A book dealing with those parts may, therefore, claim to be an introduction to mathematical philosophy..." - Bertrand Russell, from the Preface

First published in 1919, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy shows Russell drawing on his formidable knowledge of philosophy and mathematics to write a brilliant introduction to the subject. Russell explains that mathematics can be approached in two distinct directions: one that is driven by a mechanical kind of simplicity and builds towards complexity, from integers to fractions and real numbers to complex ones; and one that searches for abstractness and logical simplicity by asking what general principles underlie mathematics.

From here Russell introduces and explains, in his customary pellucid prose, the definition of numbers, finitude, correlation and relation, mathematical limits, infinity, propositional descriptions and classes. Russell concludes with a fascinating summary of the relationship between mathematics and logic, of which he states "logic is the youth of mathematics."

This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Foreword by Michael Potter.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
226
ISBN-13:
9781032312279
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1032312270
Udg. Dato:
15 sep 2022
Længde:
21mm
Bredde:
214mm
Højde:
138mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
15 sep 2022
Forfatter(e):
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