Philosophies of Mathematics by Alexander L George
This book provides an accessible, critical introduction to the three main approaches that dominated work in the philosophy of mathematics during the twentieth century: logicism, intuitionism and formalism."This book includes just the right mix of helpful historical exposition and clear, tight philosophical argument. It is extremely well written and does an excellent job of making difficult material accessible. There is nothing else currently available that discusses in a single volume such a wide range of important material. The authors are to be commended for a job well done." Andrew Irvine, University of British Columbia
"This is a well-written, informative and innovative introduction to philosophies of mathematics. It is a very valuable addition to the existing literature." Wilfried Sieg, Carnegie Mellon University
Alexander George is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Amherst College. He is editor of Reflections on Chomsky (1989) Western State Terrorism (1991) and Mathematics and Mind (1994).
Daniel J. Velleman is Professor of Mathematics at Amherst College. He is author of How to Prove It: A Structured Approach (1994) and co-author of Which Way Did the Bicycle Go? And Other Intriguing Mathematical Mysteries (with Joseph Konhauser and Stan Wagon, 1996).
| SKU | GOR008938640 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780631195443 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631195440 |
| Title | Philosophies of Mathematics |
| Author | Alexander L George |
| Condition | Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-11-09 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
