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Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All?
Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All
Author: Ian Hacking
This truly philosophical book takes us back to fundamentals - the sheer experience of proof, and the enigmatic relation of mathematics to nature. It asks unexpected questions, such as 'what makes mathematics mathematics?', 'where did proof come from and how did it evolve?', and 'how did the distinction between pure and applied mathematics come i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781107050174
ISBN-10: 1107050170
Publication Date: 2/28/2014
Pages: 212
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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