Lakoff, George
Where Mathematics Comes from: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics into Being
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780465037711
- author:
- Lakoff, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 190 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy of mathematics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
George Lakoff and Rafael Nuñez explore the origins of mathematical ideas in this thought-provoking book. They argue that abstract concepts are rooted in everyday experiences, shaped by metaphorical connections to our physical world.
The authors contend that conceptual metaphor plays a central role in shaping mathematical thought, from basic arithmetic to complex theories like sets and logic. By examining the cognitive unconscious, they shed new light on the nature of mathematics and its relationship to human understanding.
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