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36%OFFJ. Franklin - An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science of Quantity and Structure - 9781349486182 - V9781349486182
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An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science of Quantity and Structure

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Description for An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science of Quantity and Structure Paperback. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBB; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
Mathematics is as much a science of the real world as biology is. It is the science of the world's quantitative aspects (such as ratio) and structural or patterned aspects (such as symmetry). The book develops a complete philosophy of mathematics that contrasts with the usual Platonist and nominalist options.

Product Details

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349486182
SKU
V9781349486182
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Usually ships in 10 to 12 working days
Ref
99-15

About J. Franklin
James Franklin is Professor of Mathematics at the University of New South Wales, Australia and founder of the 'Sydney School' in the philosophy of mathematics. His books include The Science of Conjecture: Evidence and Probability Before Pascal; Corrupting the Youth: A History of Philosophy in Australia; and What Science Knows.

Reviews for An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science of Quantity and Structure
An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics is an interesting and challenging book. ... Franklin goes through a wealth of material in philosophy, mathematics, and science to motivate and justify his position. ... there will still be something for all readers to enjoy due to its large scope and variety of interesting and detailed examples. (Alex Koo, The Mathematical Intelligencer, ... Read more

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