文档介绍：PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS
In his long-awaited new edition of Philosophy of Mathematics, James Robert
Brown tackles important new as well as enduring questions in the mathematical
sciences. Can pictures go beyond being merely suggestive and actually prove
anything? Are mathematical results certain? Are experiments of any real value?
This clear and engaging book takes a unique approach, passing non-
standard topics such as the role of visual reasoning, the importance of notation,
and the place puters in mathematics, as well as traditional topics such
as formalism, Platonism, and constructivism. bination of topics and
clarity of presentation make it suitable for beginners and experts alike. The
revised and updated second edition of Philosophy of Mathematics contains
more examples, suggestions for further reading, and expanded material on sev-
eral topics including a novel approach to the continuum hypothesis.
Praise for the first edition:
‘This book is a breath of fresh air for undergraduate philosophy of mathematics.
Very accessible and even entertaining, Brown explains most of the issues without
technicalities.’
Folina, Macalester College
‘a wonderful introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. It’s lively, accessible,
and, above all, a terrific read. It would make an ideal text for an undergraduate
course on the philosophy of mathematics; indeed, I mend it to anyone inter-
ested in the philosophy of mathematics – even specialists in the area can learn
from this book.’
Mark Colyvan, University of Sydney
James Robert Brown is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto,
Canada.
Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Series editor: Paul K Moser
Loyola University of Chicago
This innovative, well-structured series is for students who have already done an
introductory course in philosophy. Each book introduces a core general subject in
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