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Poincare and the Philosophy of Mathematics
Folina, Janet M.; Zhang, Qiang
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Paperback. Series: Studies in Contemporary Philosophy. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; PBB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 304.
This book is a sympathetic reconstruction of Henri Poincar's anti-realist philosophy of mathematics. Although Poincar is recognized as the greatest mathematician of the late 19th century, his contribution to the philosophy of mathematics is not highly regarded. Many regard his remarks as idiosyncratic, and based upon a misunderstanding of logic and logicism. This book argues that Poincar's critiques are not based on misunderstanding; rather, they are grounded in a coherent and attractive foundation of neo-Kantian constructivism.
This book is a sympathetic reconstruction of Henri Poincar's anti-realist philosophy of mathematics. Although Poincar is recognized as the greatest mathematician of the late 19th century, his contribution to the philosophy of mathematics is not highly regarded. Many regard his remarks as idiosyncratic, and based upon a misunderstanding of logic and logicism. This book argues that Poincar's critiques are not based on misunderstanding; rather, they are grounded in a coherent and attractive foundation of neo-Kantian constructivism.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Contemporary Philosophy
Number of Pages
202
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349221219
SKU
V9781349221219
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