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Infinity : New Research Frontiers.

A dozen world-renowned researchers explore the concept of infinity through the prism of mathematics and beyond.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heller, Michael
Otros Autores: Woodin, W. Hugh
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Mathematical Infinities; Physical Infinities; Metaphysical and Theological Infinities; Psychological and Artistic Infinities; PART ONE: Perspectives on Infinity from History; Chapter 1 Infinity as a Transformative Concept in Science and Theology; PART TWO: Perspectives on Infinity from Mathematics; Chapter 2 The Mathematical Infinity; Chapter 3 Warning Signs of a Possible Collapse of Contemporary Mathematics; PART THREE: Technical Perspectives on Infinity from Advanced Mathematics.