Imre Lakatos

Proofs and Refutations (Cambridge Philosophy Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781107534056
author:: Imre Lakatos
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 196
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 1.1 x 22.8 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Mathematics, History of Mathematics
Condition:: New
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Imre Lakatos's Proofs and Refutations explores how mathematics develops through a process of improvement by attempts at proofs and critiques. A dialogue between a teacher and students, the book raises important questions about mathematical discovery and methodology. Lakatos shows that mathematics grows from one attempt to another, with each step building on the previous one. This work continues to inspire mathematicians and philosophers seeking to develop a philosophy of mathematics that accounts for both its static and dynamic complexity. With a specially commissioned Preface by Paolo Mancosu, this book has been revived for new readers, offering insights into the nature of mathematical practice and its underlying principles.

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