The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge

The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 9780195035414
ISBN-13 : 0195035410
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Book Synopsis The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge by : Philip Kitcher

Download or read book The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge written by Philip Kitcher and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1984 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just as natural sciences do. Kitcher presents a complete, systematic, and richly detailed account of the nature of mathematical knowledge and its historical development, focusing on such neglected issues as how and why mathematical language changes, why certain questions assume overriding importance, and how standards of proof are modified.


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