Mathematics in Kant's Critical Philosophy: Reflections on Mathematical Practice

by Lisa Shabel

Mathematics in Kant's Critical Philosophy provides a much needed reading (and re-reading) of Kant's theory of the construction of mathematical concepts through a fully contextualized analysis. In this work Lisa Shabel convincingly argues that it is only through an understanding of the relevant eighteenth century mathematics textbooks, and the related mathematical practice, can the material and context necessary for a successful interpretation of Kant's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415939550
• ISBN13: 9780415939553
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"