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These questions arise from any attempt to discover an epistemology for mathematics. This collection of essays considers various questions concerning the nature of justification in mathematics and possible sources of that justification. Among these are the question of whether mathematical justificati...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Detlefsen, Michael, 1948-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1992.
Subjects:
Mathematics > Philosophy.
Logic, Symbolic and mathematical.
Proof theory.
Théorie de la preuve.
Logique symbolique et mathématique.
Mathématiques > Philosophie.
MATHEMATICS > Infinity.
MATHEMATICS > Logic.
Proof theory
Logic, Symbolic and mathematical
Mathematics > Philosophy
Bewijstheorie.
Rechtvaardiging.
Kennistheorie.
Wiskunde.
Mathematics
Mathematical logic
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:These questions arise from any attempt to discover an epistemology for mathematics. This collection of essays considers various questions concerning the nature of justification in mathematics and possible sources of that justification. Among these are the question of whether mathematical justification is a priori or a posteriori in character, whether logical and mathematical differ, and if formalization plays a significant role in mathematical justification,
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 256 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0203979109
9780203979105
1280138238
9781280138232
9786610138234
6610138230
1134916760
9781134916764

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