Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures

James Robert Brown

Language: English

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: May 15, 1999

Description:

Philosophy of Mathematics is an excellent introductory text. This student friendly book discusses the great philosophers and the importance of mathematics to their thought. It includes the following topics: * the mathematical image* platonism* picture-proofs* applied mathematics* Hilbert and Godel* knots and nations* definitions* picture-proofs and Wittgenstein* computation, proof and conjecture.The book is ideal for courses on philosophy of mathematics and logic.