Thinking about Mathematics
| Author | : Stewart Shapiro |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2000-07-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780192893062 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0192893068 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (068 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thinking about Mathematics by : Stewart Shapiro
Download or read book Thinking about Mathematics written by Stewart Shapiro and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2000-07-13 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking about Mathematics covers the range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics. The text describes the questions about mathematics that motivated philosophers throughout history and covers historical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. It also presents the major positions and arguments concerning mathematics throughout the twentieth century, bringing the reader up to the present positions and battle lines.