Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy

Russell, Bertrand

ISBN 10: 0486277240 / ISBN 13: 9780486277240

Editore: Dover Publications Inc., 1993

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• Titolo: Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
• Editore: Dover Publications Inc.
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486277240
• ISBN 13: 9780486277240
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Good
• Peso: 400 grammi
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Philosophy

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Riassunto

In the words of Bertrand Russell, "Because language is misleading, as well as because it is diffuse and inexact when applied to logic (for which it was never intended), logical symbolism is absolutely necessary to any exact or thorough treatment of mathematical philosophy." That assertion underlies this book, a seminal work in the field for more than 70 years. In it, Russell offers a nontechnical, undogmatic account of his philosophical criticism as it relates to arithmetic and logic. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, however, the influential philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that, to his mind, invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy.
In dealing with such topics as number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions, and classes, Russell writes in a clear, accessible manner, requiring neither a knowledge of mathematics nor an aptitude for mathematical symbolism. The result is a thought-provoking excursion into the fascinating realm where mathematics and philosophy meet — a philosophical classic that will be welcomed by any thinking person interested in this crucial area of modern thought.

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Seminal work by great modern philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that Russell believed invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy. Topics include number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into the realm where mathematics and philosophy meet.