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Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematical Practice in the Seventeenth Century
Paolo Mancosu
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Description for Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematical Practice in the Seventeenth Century
paperback. Provides an account of the relationship between mathematical advances of the 17th century and the philosophy of mathematics of the period. Starting with the Renaissance debates on the certainty of mathematics, the book explores the issues raised by the emergence of these mathematical techniques. Num Pages: 288 pages, 42 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 447. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
The seventeenth century saw dramatic advances in mathematical theory and practice. With the recovery of many of the classical Greek mathematical texts, new techniques were introduced, and within 100 years, the rules of analytic geometry, geometry of indivisibles, arithmetic of infinites, and calculus were developed. Although many technical studies have been devoted to these innovations, Mancosu provides the first comprehensive account of the relationship between mathematical advances of the seventeenth century and the philosophy of mathematics of the period. Starting with the Renaissance debates on the certainty of mathematics, Mancosu leads the reader through the foundational issues raised by the ... Read more
The seventeenth century saw dramatic advances in mathematical theory and practice. With the recovery of many of the classical Greek mathematical texts, new techniques were introduced, and within 100 years, the rules of analytic geometry, geometry of indivisibles, arithmetic of infinites, and calculus were developed. Although many technical studies have been devoted to these innovations, Mancosu provides the first comprehensive account of the relationship between mathematical advances of the seventeenth century and the philosophy of mathematics of the period. Starting with the Renaissance debates on the certainty of mathematics, Mancosu leads the reader through the foundational issues raised by the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195132441
SKU
KSG0034114
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematical Practice in the Seventeenth Century
Students of the history of mathematics and philosophers of mathematics will find this a valuable addition to the literature.
Choice
Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence
and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities. For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading.
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Choice
Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence
and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities. For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading.
Isis
Mancosu ... Read more