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Mathematical Intuitionism and Intersubjectivity: A Critical Exposition of Arguments for Intuitionism
Tomasz Placek
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hardcover. Examines the philosophical foundations of intuitionism since Oscar Becker's (1927) "Mathematische Existenz". This book examines the three most widely-known arguments for mathematical intuitionism: Brouwer's, Heyting's and Dummett's. It examines centres on the questions of the intersubjectivity of mathematics. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBCD; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 494.
In 1907 Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer defended his doctoral dissertation on the foundations of mathematics and with this event the modem version of mathematical intuitionism came into being. Brouwer attacked the main currents of the philosophy of mathematics: the formalists and the Platonists. In tum, both these schools began viewing intuitionism as the most harmful party among all known philosophies of mathematics. That was the origin of the now-90-year-old debate over intuitionism. As both sides have appealed in their arguments to philosophical propositions, the discussions have attracted the attention of philosophers as well. One might ask here what role a ... Read more
In 1907 Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer defended his doctoral dissertation on the foundations of mathematics and with this event the modem version of mathematical intuitionism came into being. Brouwer attacked the main currents of the philosophy of mathematics: the formalists and the Platonists. In tum, both these schools began viewing intuitionism as the most harmful party among all known philosophies of mathematics. That was the origin of the now-90-year-old debate over intuitionism. As both sides have appealed in their arguments to philosophical propositions, the discussions have attracted the attention of philosophers as well. One might ask here what role a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Series
Synthese Library
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792356301
SKU
V9780792356301
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