The conceptual roots of mathematics : an essay on the philosophy of mathematics / J.R. Lucas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lucas, J. R. (John Randolph), 1929-

Series:

International library of philosophy.

International library of philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Philosophy.

Mathematics.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (471 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Conceptual Roots of Mathematics is a comprehensive study of the foundation of mathematics. J.R. Lucas, one of the most distinguished Oxford scholars, covers a vast amount of ground in the philosophy of mathematics, showing us that it is actually at the heart of the study of epistemology and metaphysics.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Introduction; Contents; Chapter 1 Plato's Philosophies of Mathematics; Chapter 2 Geometry; Chapter 3 Formalism; Chapter 4 Numbers: The Cardinal Approach; Chapter 5 Numbers: The Ordinal Approach; Chapter 6 Numbers: The Abstract Approach; Chapter 7 The Infinite; Chapter 8 The Implications of Gödel's Theorem; Chapter 9 Transitive Relations

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-62226-0

1-134-62227-9

1-280-33243-3

9786610332434

0-203-02842-2

9780203028421

OCLC:

437250560