Philosophy of Mathematics

Name: Philosophy of Mathematics
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By Øystein Linnebo

Series: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

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Philosophy of Mathematics by Øystein Linnebo explores the conceptual foundations, methods, and implications of mathematics. The book delves into the nature and philosophy that underpin mathematical truths and entities, examining various philosophical positions and arguments. It provides a comprehensive overview while engaging with historical and contemporary debates in the field.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the foundational questions surrounding the nature and role of mathematics. It offers engaging insights into philosophical debates about mathematical truth and existence, providing clarity for those curious about how mathematics fits into the broader realm of human knowledge.

Philosophy of Mathematics

A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading thinkersMathematics is a model of precision and objectivity, but it appears distinct from the empirical sciences because it seems to deliver nonexperiential knowledge of a nonphysical reality of numbers, sets, and functions. How can these two aspects

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A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading thinkers.

Mathematics is a model of precision and objectivity, but it appears distinct from the empirical sciences because it seems to deliver non-experiential knowledge of a non-physical reality of numbers, sets, and functions. How can these two aspects of mathematics be reconciled?

This concise book provides a systematic, accessible introduction to the field that is trying to answer that question: the philosophy of mathematics. Philosophy of Mathematics, by Øystein Linnebo, one of the world's leading scholars on the subject, introduces all of the classical approaches to the field as well as more specialised issues, including mathematical intuition, potential infinity, and the search for new mathematical axioms.

Sophisticated but clear and approachable, this is an essential book for all students and teachers of philosophy and of mathematics.

Series: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

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Philosophy of Mathematics by Øystein Linnebo is praised for being an excellent introduction to the subject, offering both clarity and depth across traditional and contemporary debates. Reviewers commend the book for its clear organisation and accessibility, while also appreciating Linnebo's engagement with the material and his transparent presentation of various philosophical positions, including his own. It is seen as a valuable resource for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of mathematics.

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ISBN: 9780691202297

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 216

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Science & Nature Series: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy Øystein Linnebo

About the Author

ystein Linnebo is professor of philosophy at the University of Oslo. He is the author of Thin Objects: An Abstractionist Account and the coauthor (with Salvatore Florio) of The Many and the One: A Philosophical Study.