Bibliograph

Thinking about mathematics, the philosophy of mathematics, Stewart Shapiro

Type

Label

Thinking about mathematics, the philosophy of mathematics, Stewart Shapiro

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-302) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1240L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Thinking about mathematics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

43864339

Responsibility statement

Stewart Shapiro

Review

"This unique text by Stewart Shapiro looks at a range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics in four comprehensive sections. The book tackles questions and issues about mathematics that have motivated philosophers since the beginning of intellectural history. In a historical survey the author discusses the role of mathematics in such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill, and covers the three major positions throughout the twentieth century: that mathematics is logic (logicism), that the essence of mathematics is the rule-governed manipulation of characters (formalism), and a revisionist philosophy that focuses on the mental activity of mathematics (intuitionism). Finally, Shapiro looks at contemporary positions and work which brings the reader up-to-date on the discipline." "Thinking about mathematics is accessible to those with little background in either mathematics or philosophy. It will be enjoyed by students and professionals in mathematics who have little contact with academic philosophy and equally by philosophy students and other philosophers who forgot much of their mathematics."--Jacket

Sub title

the philosophy of mathematics

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