The Philosophy of Mathematics: The Invisible Art

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This text is organized around the distinction between finite and infinite. It includes a brief overview of what different philosophers have said about infinity, and looks at some of the arguments to the effect that one should adopt a pro-infinity attitude. Other chapters contain an exposition of the ontological schools; interactions among these schools and various theories of truth; the relationship between mathematics and values; a history of mathematics; an analysis of mathematical knowledge; the role of mathematics in eduction; the implications of religion for the philosophy of mathematics; and referenc eto mathematical objects.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0773487069

ISBN13:9780773487062

Release Date:January 1997

Publisher:Edwin Mellen Press

Length:245 Pages

Related Subjects

Math Mathematics Science & Math

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