| Set Theory and Its Philosophy: A Critical Introduction Contributor(s): Potter, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199269734 ISBN-13: 9780199269730 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: Michael Potter presents a comprehensive new philosophical introduction to set theory. Anyone wishing to work on the logical foundations of mathematics must understand set theory, which lies at its heart. What makes the book unique is that it interweaves a careful presentation of the technical material with a penetrating philosophical critique. Potter does not merely expound the theory dogmatically but at every stage discusses in detail the reasons that can be offered for believing it to be true. Set Theory and its Philosophy is a key text for philosophy, mathematical logic, and computer science. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Set Theory - Mathematics | History & Philosophy - Philosophy | Logic |
| Dewey: 511.322 |
| LCCN: 2004298369 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.50 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Michael Potter presents a comprehensive new philosophical introduction to set theory. Anyone wishing to work on the logical foundations of mathematics must understand set theory, which lies at its heart. What makes the book unique is that it interweaves a careful presentation of the technical material with a penetrating philosophical critique. Potter does not merely expound the theory dogmatically but at every stage discusses in detail the reasons that can be offered for believing it to be true. Set Theory and its Philosophy is a key text for philosophy, mathematical logic, and computer science. |