The philosophy of mathematical practice
By: Paolo Mancosu.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 447
ISBN-13: 9780199296453
Subjects: Mathematical analysis -- Foundations
Description: This title offers philosophical analyses of important characteristics of contemporary mathematics and of many aspects of mathematical activity which escape purely formal logical treatment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 438-440) and index.