The Philosophy of Mathematics (Classic Reprint)

Auguste Comte, William Mitchell Gillespie

ISBN 10: 1440041083 / ISBN 13: 9781440041082

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and philosophical examination of the field of mathematics, exploring its foundations, divisions, and applications. The author argues that mathematics is not merely a collection of techniques, but a coherent and unified science with a rich history and profound implications. The book delves into the nature of mathematical reasoning, the relationship between abstract and concrete mathematics, and the role of mathematics in understanding the universe. The author traces the development of mathematics from its origins in ancient Greece to its modern-day applications in science, technology, and everyday life. Through its in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives, this book provides a deeper understanding of the nature and significance of mathematics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: The Philosophy of Mathematics (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1440041083
• ISBN 13: 9781440041082
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Calculus

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Excerpt from The Philosophy of Mathematics: Translated From the Cours De Philosophie Positive of Auguste Comte

The comprehensiveness of the style of the au thor - grasping all possible forms of an idea in one Briarean sentence, armed at all points against leaving any opening for mistake or forgetfulness - occasionally verges upon cumbersomeness and formality. The translator has, therefore, some times taken the liberty of breaking up or condens ing a long sentence, and omitting a few passages not absolutely necessary, or referring to the peou liar Positive philosophy of the author; but he has generally aimed at a conscientious fidelity to the original. It has often been difficult to retain its fine shades and subtile distinctions of mean ing, and; at the same time, replace the peculiarly appropriate French idioms by corresponding En glish ones. The attempt, however, has always been made, though, when'the best course has been at all doubtful, the language of the original has been followed as closely as possible, and, when necessary, smoothness and grace have been nu hesitatingly sacrificed to the higher attributes of clearness and precision.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.