Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All?

Hacking, Ian

ISBN 10: 1107658152 / ISBN 13: 9781107658158

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2014

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Titel: Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At ...

Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Erscheinungsdatum: 2014

Einband: paperback

Zustand: Good

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Ian Hacking draws on cognitive sciences, evolutionary psychology, neurology, developmental psychology, and cognitive archaeology (tools and the mind) to explore how mathematics became possible, for a species like ours, on a planet like this. An innovative book for those studying logic, theory of knowledge, and philosophy of science.

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'Hacking does not restrict himself to the foundations of mathematics, but dares to cover both the breadth and the depth of mathematical philosophy.' Literary Review of Canada

'... readable, presented in easily digestible chunks, clearly explained, and just a lot of fun ...' Danny Yee's Book Reviews

'Show[s] non-specialists ... the sort of distinctive contribution to science and maths that a brilliant, very well-informed, philosopher can bring ... I thoroughly recommend this book.' Alan Weir, The Times Literary Supplement

'Hacking has composed a great overview of our understanding of mathematics and of the historical turning points and philosophical basics.' Peeter Müürsepp, Mathematical Reviews