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Visualization, Explanation and Reasoning Styles in Mathematics
. Ed(S): Mancosu, Paolo; Jorgensen, Klaus Frovin; Pedersen, Stig Andur
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Paperback. Editor(s): Mancosu, Paolo; Jorgensen, Klaus Frovin; Pedersen, Stig Andur. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 459.
In the 20th century philosophy of mathematics has to a great extent been dominated by views developed during the so-called foundational crisis in the beginning of that century. These views have primarily focused on questions pertaining to the logical structure of mathematics and questions regarding the justi?cation and consistency of mathematics. Paradigmatic in this - spect is Hilbert’s program which inherits from Frege and Russell the project to formalize all areas of ordinary mathematics and then adds the requi- ment of a proof, by epistemically privileged means (?nitistic reasoning), of the consistency of such formalized theories. While interest in modi?ed ... Read more
In the 20th century philosophy of mathematics has to a great extent been dominated by views developed during the so-called foundational crisis in the beginning of that century. These views have primarily focused on questions pertaining to the logical structure of mathematics and questions regarding the justi?cation and consistency of mathematics. Paradigmatic in this - spect is Hilbert’s program which inherits from Frege and Russell the project to formalize all areas of ordinary mathematics and then adds the requi- ment of a proof, by epistemically privileged means (?nitistic reasoning), of the consistency of such formalized theories. While interest in modi?ed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
Synthese Library
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048168378
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V9789048168378
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From the reviews: "As its title suggests, the book deals with themes that are of great interest to mathematics educators. … this book is a collection of excellent papers by distinguished authors. It also shows a high standard of book production, in its layout, paper quality, draftsmanship and binding. … this book deserves the attention ... Read more