Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy | Revised Edition with Newly Recomposed Text | Bertrand Russell | Paperback - Brossura

Bertrand Russell; Bertrand Arthur William Russell; 3rd Earl Russell

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ISBN 10: 9359449733 ISBN 13: 9789359449739

Casa editrice: Dev Publishers, 2026

Riassunto

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy by Bertrand Russell presents the foundations of mathematics through the lens of logic and philosophy. Written for general readers, the book explains how mathematical concepts such as number, infinity, and order can be derived from logical principles rather than intuition alone. Russell introduces key ideas from symbolic logic and set theory, building on the work he developed with Alfred North Whitehead in Principia Mathematica. He carefully discusses paradoxes, especially those involving sets, to show why rigorous logical analysis is necessary. Although the subject is abstract, Russell’s clear and systematic style helps readers follow complex arguments step by step. The book emphasizes precision, consistency, and logical structure as essential to mathematics. Overall, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy is an important work that deepens understanding of how mathematics is grounded in logic, making it valuable for students of both philosophy and mathematics.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Dev Publishers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9359449733
• ISBN 13: 9789359449739
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 180
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile