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Real Numbers, Generalizations of the Reals, and Theories of Continua
P. . Ed(S): Ehrlich
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Paperback. Editor(s): Ehrlich, P. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBC; PBF; PBX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 456.
Since their appearance in the late 19th century, the Cantor--Dedekind theory of real numbers and philosophy of the continuum have emerged as pillars of standard mathematical philosophy. On the other hand, this period also witnessed the emergence of a variety of alternative theories of real numbers and corresponding theories of continua, as well as non-Archimedean geometry, non-standard analysis, and a number of important generalizations of the system of real numbers, some of which have been described as arithmetic continua of one type or another.
With the exception of E.W. ... Read more
Since their appearance in the late 19th century, the Cantor--Dedekind theory of real numbers and philosophy of the continuum have emerged as pillars of standard mathematical philosophy. On the other hand, this period also witnessed the emergence of a variety of alternative theories of real numbers and corresponding theories of continua, as well as non-Archimedean geometry, non-standard analysis, and a number of important generalizations of the system of real numbers, some of which have been described as arithmetic continua of one type or another.
With the exception of E.W. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Synthese Library
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048143627
SKU
V9789048143627
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