Philosophy of Mathematics by Dale Jacquette

Philosophy of Mathematics by Dale Jacquette

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Explores the central problems and the most intriguing new directions in the philosophy of mathematics. The papers are organized thematically, rather than chronologically, to give the best overview of philosophical issues connected with mathematics and the development of mathematical knowledge.

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Philosophy of Mathematics by Dale Jacquette

This distinctive anthology explores the central problems and exposes intriguing new directions in the philosophy of mathematics.
"For breadth of coverage, Jacquette's anthology of recent work in philosophy of mathematics has few if any rivalsMany of Jacquette's selections are important for understanding current debates, and he provides helpful introductory discussions. This collection will very likely become a standard resource for students and teachers of this field." Sanford Shieh, Wesleyan University
Dale Jacquette is Professor of Philosophy at The Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of Philosophy of Mind (1994), Meinongian Logic: The Semantics of Existence and Nonexistence (1996), Wittgenstein's Thought in Transition (1998), Symbolic Logic (2001), David Hume's Critique of Infinity (2001) and On Boole: Logic as Algebra (2001) as well as numerous articles on logic, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and Wittgenstein.
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ISBN 13 9780631218708
ISBN 10 063121870X
Title Philosophy of Mathematics
Author Dale Jacquette
Series Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 2001-11-02
Number of pages 444
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