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The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic
Stewart Shapiro
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Description for The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic
Paperback. Philosophy of mathematics and logic remain central disciplines in contemporary philosophy. This volume covers these disciplines, giving the reader an overview of the major problems, positions, and battle lines. It is aimed at those wishing to learn about the philosophy of mathematics and the philosophy of logic. Editor(s): Shapiro, Stewart. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 832 pages, 9 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HPL; PBB; PBCD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1472.
Mathematics and logic have been central topics of concern since the dawn of philosophy. Since logic is the study of correct reasoning, it is a fundamental branch of epistemology and a priority in any philosophical system. Philosophers have focused on mathematics as a case study for general philosophical issues and for its role in overall knowledge- gathering. Today, philosophy of mathematics and logic remain central disciplines in contemporary philosophy, as evidenced by the regular appearance of articles on these topics in the best mainstream philosophical journals; in fact, the last decade has seen an explosion of scholarly work in these ... Read more
Mathematics and logic have been central topics of concern since the dawn of philosophy. Since logic is the study of correct reasoning, it is a fundamental branch of epistemology and a priority in any philosophical system. Philosophers have focused on mathematics as a case study for general philosophical issues and for its role in overall knowledge- gathering. Today, philosophy of mathematics and logic remain central disciplines in contemporary philosophy, as evidenced by the regular appearance of articles on these topics in the best mainstream philosophical journals; in fact, the last decade has seen an explosion of scholarly work in these ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
850
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Handbooks
Number of Pages
832
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195325928
SKU
V9780195325928
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About Stewart Shapiro
Stewart Shapiro is O'Donnell Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State University and Professorial Fellow at the Arché Centre, University of St. Andrews.
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