Meaning and Existence in Mathematics
Charles Castonguay
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Paperback. Series: Lep Library of Exact Philosophy. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 278.
The take-over of the philosophy of mathematics by mathematical logic is not complete. The central problems examined in this book lie in the fringe area between the two, and by their very nature will no doubt continue to fall partly within the philosophical re mainder. In seeking to treat these problems with a properly sober mixture of rhyme and reason, I have tried to keep philosophical jargon to a minimum and to avoid excessive mathematical compli cation. The reader with a philosophical background should be familiar with the formal syntactico-semantical explications of proof and truth, especially if he wishes to ... Read more
The take-over of the philosophy of mathematics by mathematical logic is not complete. The central problems examined in this book lie in the fringe area between the two, and by their very nature will no doubt continue to fall partly within the philosophical re mainder. In seeking to treat these problems with a properly sober mixture of rhyme and reason, I have tried to keep philosophical jargon to a minimum and to avoid excessive mathematical compli cation. The reader with a philosophical background should be familiar with the formal syntactico-semantical explications of proof and truth, especially if he wishes to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
Series
Lep Library of Exact Philosophy
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
ISBN
9783709171158
SKU
V9783709171158
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