The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic

by David Charles McCarty and Stewart Shapiro

Book Overview

Mathematics and logic have been central topics of concern since the dawn of philosophy. Since logic is the study of correct reasoning, it is a fundamental branch of epistemology and a priority in any philosophical system. Philosophers have focused on mathematics as a case study for general philosophical issues and for its role in overall knowledge- gathering. Today, philosophy of mathematics and logic remain central disciplines in contemporary philosophy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195325923
• ISBN13: 9780195325928
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.0" x 9.7"