
Proof and Knowledge in Mathematics
Michael Detlefsen(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-138-00935-6 (ISBN)
Description
These questions arise from any attempt to discover an epistemology for mathematics. This collection of essays considers various questions concerning the nature of justification in mathematics and possible sources of that justification. Among these are the question of whether mathematical justification is a priori or a posteriori in character, whether logical and mathematical differ, and if formalization plays a significant role in mathematical justification,
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'An important and valuable reference for research on the very intricate network of concepts, theories and theses connected with the concept of proof.' - ErkenntnisMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
317 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-00935-6 (9781138009356)
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Content
Contributors:
Michael Detlefsen, Michael D. Resnik, Stewart Shapiro, Mark Steiner, Pirmin Stekeler-Weithofer, Shelley Stillwell, William J. Tait, Steven J. Wagner,
Michael Detlefsen, Michael D. Resnik, Stewart Shapiro, Mark Steiner, Pirmin Stekeler-Weithofer, Shelley Stillwell, William J. Tait, Steven J. Wagner,