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The Philosophy of Mathematics
W. S. Anglin
其他書名
The Invisible Art
出版Edwin Mellen Press, 1997
主題Mathematics / GeneralMathematics / History & Philosophy
ISBN07734870699780773487062
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=DdHuAAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋This text is organized around the distinction between finite and infinite. It includes a brief overview of what different philosophers have said about infinity, and looks at some of the arguments to the effect that one should adopt a pro-infinity attitude. Other chapters contain an exposition of the ontological schools; interactions among these schools and various theories of truth; the relationship between mathematics and values; a history of mathematics; an analysis of mathematical knowledge; the role of mathematics in eduction; the implications of religion for the philosophy of mathematics; and referenc eto mathematical objects.