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Maddy, Penelope (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Irvine)
Naturalism in Mathematics
Maddy, Penelope (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Irvine)
Naturalism in Mathematics
Maddy, Penelope (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Irvine)
Set theory has rendered the notion of self-evident truths to be obsolete in mathematics. Penelope Maddy examines this dilemma using the minimum of technical jargon. Set theory is explained in a manner that can be understood by non-mathematicians.
262 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 29, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198250753 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 266 |
| Dimensions | 142 × 216 × 17 mm · 354 g |
| Language | English |