Hamkins, Joel David
Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262542234
- author:
- Hamkins, Joel David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 17.5 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, History & Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics by Joel David Hamkins offers an introduction to philosophy grounded in mathematics and driven by mathematical inquiry. The book explores philosophical issues as they arise in mathematical contexts, covering topics such as platonism, realism, logicism, structuralism, formalism, infinity, and intuitionism. Mathematical themes like numbers, rigor, geometry, proof, computability, incompleteness, and set theory are woven together to reveal the intersections between philosophy and mathematics. By examining these connections, Hamkins provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of mathematics, making this book an ideal choice for those seeking to understand the subject in depth.
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