Philosophy and Geometry: Theoretical and Historical Issues

by Lorenzo Magnani

Philosophers have studied geometry since ancient times. Geometrical knowledge has often played the role of a laboratory for the philosopher's conceptual experiments dedicated to the ideation of powerful theories of knowledge. Lorenzo Magnani's new book Philosophy and Geometry illustrates the rich intrigue of this fascinating story of human knowledge, providing a new analysis of the ideas of many scholars (including Plato, Proclus, Kant, and Poincar...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402002416
• ISBN13: 9781402002410
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"