Mathematics in a Postmodern Age
Subtitle: A Christian Perspective
Contributors: Russell W. Howell (Editor); James Bradley (Editor)
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: May 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 407
ISBN-13: 9780802849106
Subjects: Biblical concordances & commentaries; Religion and science; Mathematics; Science/Mathematics; General; Philosophy & Social Aspects; Education; Study & Teaching; Philosophy
First sentence: It is rare for someone to pose a mathematical question that elicits a variety of answers, but Philip J. Davis has done just that, commenting wryly, "There are probably more answers to this question than there are people who have thought deeply about it.
Description: The discipline of mathematics has not been spared the sweeping critique of postmodernism. Is mathematical theory true for all time, or are mathematical constructs in fact fallible? This fascinating book examines the tensions that have arisen between modern and postmodern views of mathematics, explores alternative theories of mathematical truth, explains why the issues are important, and shows how a Christian perspective makes a difference. --