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Mathematics as a Science of Patterns
Michael D. Resnik
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Description for Mathematics as a Science of Patterns
hardcover. Expounding theories about the nature of mathematics, and examining mathematics as a science of patterns, the author of this book expresses his commitment to a structuralist philosophy of mathematics. He links this theory to a defence of realism about the metaphysics of mathematics. Num Pages: 298 pages, diagrams. BIC Classification: PBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 31. Weight in Grams: 514. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Mathematics as a Science of Patterns is the definitive exposition of a system of ideas about the nature of mathematics which Michael Resnik has been elaborating for a number of years. In calling mathematics a science he implies that it has a factual subject-matter and that mathematical knowledge is on a par with other scientific knowledge; in calling it a science of patterns he expresses his commitment to a structuralist philosophy of mathematics. He links this to a defence of realism about the metaphysics of mathematics--the view that mathematics is about things that really exist. Resnik's distinctive ... Read more
Mathematics as a Science of Patterns is the definitive exposition of a system of ideas about the nature of mathematics which Michael Resnik has been elaborating for a number of years. In calling mathematics a science he implies that it has a factual subject-matter and that mathematical knowledge is on a par with other scientific knowledge; in calling it a science of patterns he expresses his commitment to a structuralist philosophy of mathematics. He links this to a defence of realism about the metaphysics of mathematics--the view that mathematics is about things that really exist. Resnik's distinctive ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
298
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198236085
SKU
KSG0034671
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99-1
Reviews for Mathematics as a Science of Patterns
this is a big book, presenting a complete philosophy of mathematics, surveying the recent work in the field, and dealing with myriad problems while attempting to sketch solutions to each of them ... this work presents a defence of empiricism and a reduced and subtle kind of realism in mathematics ... Resnik has presented an admirably clear discussion of the ... Read more