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Poincare and the Philosophy of Mathematics Janet M. Folina
Poincare and the Philosophy of Mathematics
Janet M. Folina
This book is a sympathetic reconstruction of Henri Poincar's anti-realist philosophy of mathematics. Although Poincar is recognized as the greatest mathematician of the late 19th century, his contribution to the philosophy of mathematics is not highly regarded. This book argues that Poincar's critiques are not based on misunderstanding;
220 pages, bibliography, index
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | July 1, 1992 |
| ISBN13 | 9780333558324 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 202 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 20 mm · 430 g |