Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic in the 1920s and 1930s in Poland
Roman Murawski
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Hardback. The Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic in the 1920s and 1930s in Poland Translator(s): Kantor, Maria. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJG; HPL; PBB; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 526.
The aim of this book is to present and analyze philosophical conceptions concerning mathematics and logic as formulated by Polish logicians, mathematicians and philosophers in the 1920s and 1930s. It was a remarkable period in the history of Polish science, in particular in the history of Polish logic and mathematics. Therefore, it is justified to ask whether and to what extent the development of logic and mathematics was accompanied by a philosophical reflection. We try to answer those questions by analyzing both works of Polish logicians and mathematicians who have a philosophical temperament as well as their research practice. Works and philosophical ... Read more
The aim of this book is to present and analyze philosophical conceptions concerning mathematics and logic as formulated by Polish logicians, mathematicians and philosophers in the 1920s and 1930s. It was a remarkable period in the history of Polish science, in particular in the history of Polish logic and mathematics. Therefore, it is justified to ask whether and to what extent the development of logic and mathematics was accompanied by a philosophical reflection. We try to answer those questions by analyzing both works of Polish logicians and mathematicians who have a philosophical temperament as well as their research practice. Works and philosophical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Basel Switzerland
Number of pages
239
Condition
New
Series
Science Networks. Historical Studies
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034808309
SKU
V9783034808309
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Reviews for Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic in the 1920s and 1930s in Poland
“The book of Roman Murawski provides a valuable source of information on the most important scholars and their main achievements. … This book is indispensable for anyone interested in the history of Polish mathematics and philosophy, as well as those who are interested in the general tradition of analytic thought in Europe.” (Andrzej Indrzejczak, zbMATH 1329.00127, 2016) “Roman Murawski’s ... Read more