Philosophy of Mathematics

by Thomas Bedurftig, Roman Murawski, Thomas Bedürftig

The present book is an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. It asks philosophical questions concerning fundamental concepts, constructions and methods - this is done from the standpoint of mathematical research and teaching. It looks for answers both in mathematics and in the philosophy of mathematics from their beginnings till today. The reference point of the considerations is the introducing of the reals in the 19th century that marked...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110468301
• ISBN13: 9783110468304
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary