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Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy by Bertrand Russell (1993, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100486277240

ISBN-139780486277240

eBay Product ID (ePID)26038693732

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Mathematical Philosophy

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1993

SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Logic

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

AuthorBertrand Russell

Subject AreaMathematics, Philosophy

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight9.8 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN93-021477

Dewey Edition20

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal510.1

Edition DescriptionReprint

Table Of ContentPreface; Editor's Note 1. The Series of natural numbers 2. Definition of number 3. Finitude and mathematical induction 4. The definition of order 5. Kinds of relations 6. Similarity of relations 7. Rational, real, and complex numbers 8. Infinite cardinal numbers 9. Infinite series and ordinals 10. Limits and continuity 11. Limits and continuity of functions 12. Selections and the multiplicative axiom 13. The axiom of infinity and logical types 14. Incompatibility and the theory of deduction 15. Propositional functions 16. Descriptions 17. Classes 18. Mathematics and logic Index

SynopsisIn the words of Bertrand Russell, "Because language is misleading, as well as because it is diffuse and inexact when applied to logic (for which it was never intended), logical symbolism is absolutely necessary to any exact or thorough treatment of mathematical philosophy." That assertion underlies this book, a seminal work in the field for more than 70 years. In it, Russell offers a nontechnical, undogmatic account of his philosophical criticism as it relates to arithmetic and logic. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, however, the influential philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that, to his mind, invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy. In dealing with such topics as number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions, and classes, Russell writes in a clear, accessible manner, requiring neither a knowledge of mathematics nor an aptitude for mathematical symbolism. The result is a thought-provoking excursion into the fascinating realm where mathematics and philosophy meet -- a philosophical classic that will be welcomed by any thinking person interested in this crucial area of modern thought., Seminal work focuses on concepts of number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into realm where mathematics and philosophy meet., Seminal work by great modern philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that Russell believed invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy. Topics include number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into the realm where mathematics and philosophy meet.

LC Classification NumberQA8.4.R87 1993b