Introducing Philosophy of Mathematics

Name: Introducing Philosophy of Mathematics
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

What is mathematics about? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? This is an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics. > What is mathematics about? Does the subject-matter of mathematics exist independently of the mind or are they mental constructions? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? In this introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, Michele Friend examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics. Aimed at a readership with limited proficiency in mathematics but with some experience of formal logic it seeks to strike a balance between conceptual accessibility and correct representation of the issues. Friend x