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Philosophy of mathematics : selected writings /

The philosophy of mathematics plays a vital role in the mature philosophy of Charles S. Peirce. Peirce received rigorous mathematical training from his father and his philosophy carries on in decidedly mathematical and symbolic veins. For Peirce, math was a philosophical tool and many of his most pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Peirce, Charles S. (Charles Sanders), 1839-1914
Otros Autores: Moore, Matthew E., 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press, ©2010.
Colección:Selections from the Writings of Charles S. Peirce.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The philosophy of mathematics plays a vital role in the mature philosophy of Charles S. Peirce. Peirce received rigorous mathematical training from his father and his philosophy carries on in decidedly mathematical and symbolic veins. For Peirce, math was a philosophical tool and many of his most productive ideas rest firmly on the foundation of mathematical principles. This volume collects Peirce's most important writings on the subject, many appearing in print for the first time. Peirce's determination.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xli, 290 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253004697
0253004691