Constructibility and Mathematical Existence Paperback / softback
by Charles S. (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of California at B Chihara
Part of the Clarendon Paperbacks series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book is concerned with `the problem of existence in mathematics'.
It develops a mathematical system in which there are no existence assertions but only assertions of the constructibility of certain sorts of things.
It explores the philosophical implications of such an approach through an examination of the writings of Field, Burgess, Maddy, Kitcher, and others.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:298 pages, line drawings
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:06/06/1991
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- ISBN:9780198239758
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:298 pages, line drawings
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:06/06/1991
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198239758
