Introducing the philosophy of mathematical practice / Jessica Carter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carter, Jessica (Mathematician), author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of mathematics

Cambridge Elements. Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Philosophy.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (71 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, 2024.

Summary:

"This Element introduces a young field, the 'philosophy of mathematical practice'. We first offer a general characterisation of the approach to the philosophy of mathematics that takes mathematical practice seriously and contrast it with 'mathematical philosophy'. The latter is traced back to Bertrand Russell and the orientation referred to as 'scientific philosophy' that was active between 1850 and 1930. To give a better sense of the field, the Element further contains two examples of topics studied, that of mathematical structuralism and visual thinking in mathematics. These are in part presented from a methodological point of view, focussing on mathematics as an activity and questions related to how mathematics develops. In addition, the Element contains several examples from mathematics, both historical and contemporary , to illustrate and support the philosophical points"-- Provided by publisher

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 29 Nov 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009084017

1009084011

9781009084215

1009084216

9781009076067

100907606X