Whitehead, Alfred North

Principia Mathematica: v. 2

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ISBN 13:: 9780521846875
author:: Whitehead, Alfred North
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 500
Dimensions:: 66.9 x 96.1 x 10.6 centimetres (
Genre:: Science, Mathematics, General,
Condition:: New
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Published in 1927, Principia Mathematica is a foundational work in logic and mathematics that explores the foundations of mathematics using formal logic. Written by Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell, this two-volume set presents a comprehensive system for understanding mathematical concepts.

The first volume, published in 1913, sets out to establish a rigorous framework for mathematics, drawing on philosophical and logical principles. Through a systematic analysis of language and symbolism, the authors aim to provide a definitive account of mathematical truth.

With its rigorous structure and formal approach, Principia Mathematica is a seminal work that has had a profound influence on the development of modern logic and mathematics. This edition presents the original text in its entirety, providing readers with a unique opportunity to engage with this groundbreaking philosophical and mathematical treatise.

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