18 Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics

18 Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics

المؤلف
Reuben Hersh
سنة النشر
2006
الناشر
Springer
لغة الملف
انكليزي
نوع الملف
Book
تصنيف الكتاب
Mathematics and Statistics

This essays edited by Reuben Hersh contains frank facts and opinions from leading mathematicians, philosophers, sociologists, cognitive scientists, and even an anthropologist. Each essay provides a challenging and thought-provoking look at recent advances in the philosophy of mathematics, demonstrating the possibilities of thinking fresh, sticking close to actual practice, and fearlessly letting go of standard shibboleths.


الكلمات المفتاحية: Mathematics and Statistics / Counting / Mathematics / Philosophy of mathematics / Physics / Proof