Philosophy of mathematics
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Philosophy of mathematics
Paperback. Exploring the syntax and semantics of the language in which mathematical modelling rules are written, this text moves from the basics of modelling to the upper reaches of scientific and philosophical speculation. Series: Wiley Science Paperback Series. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471184355
- ISBN
- 9780471184355
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Condition: New
€ 162.84
€ 162.84
Paperback. This text seeks to get students actively involved in problem-solving, especially of a geometric nature. The approach highlights the mathematical connections between concepts, and aims to enhance students' geometrical intuition. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB; PBM; PBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 193 x 23. Weight in Grams: 720.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471041771
- ISBN
- 9780471041771
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€ 247.62
€ 247.62
Paperback. This text presents an account of the argument between Thomas Hobbes and John Wallis, from the core mathematics to the broader issues. Their "battle of the books" illuminates the relationship between science and 17th-century debates over the limits of sovereign power and the existence of God. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 424 pages, 46 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 602.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226399003
- ISBN
- 9780226399003
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Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 40.03
€ 50.99
€ 40.03
Paperback. In this brief treatise, Ekelund explains some philosophical implications of recent mathematics. He examines randomness, the geometry involved in making predictions, and why general trends are easy to project, but particulars are practically impossible. Num Pages: 160 pages, 44ill. BIC Classification: PBB; PBPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 10. Weight in Grams: 198.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226199900
- ISBN
- 9780226199900
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€ 27.99€ 22.51
€ 27.99
€ 22.51
hardcover. These essays apply the core conceptual innovation underlying Frege's theory of number to the general analysis of theoretical knowledge. Num Pages: 281 pages, 2 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPL; PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550. 281 pages, 2 b/w illus. These essays apply the core conceptual innovation underlying Frege's theory of number to the general analysis of theoretical knowledge. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPL; PBB. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight: 550.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107029804
- ISBN
- 9781107029804
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Condition: New
€ 69.82
€ 69.82
hardcover. In this groundbreaking volume, leading philosophers and mathematicians explore Kurt Godel's work on the foundations and philosophy of mathematics. Editor(s): Kennedy, Juliette. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PBB; PBCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107002661
- ISBN
- 9781107002661
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€ 105.04€ 101.40
€ 105.04
€ 101.40
paperback. To understand the future of mathematics, this fascinating book returns to its past, tracing the hidden history that follows the thread of computation. Translator(s): Guillot, Pierre; Roman, Marion. Num Pages: 160 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PBB; PDA; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521133777
- ISBN
- 9780521133777
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€ 50.17€ 47.91
€ 50.17
€ 47.91
Paperback. Explores the central problems and the most intriguing new directions in the philosophy of mathematics. The papers are organized thematically, rather than chronologically, to give the best overview of philosophical issues connected with mathematics and the development of mathematical knowledge. Editor(s): Jacquette, Dale. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 448 pages, 27. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 256 x 24. Weight in Grams: 840.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631218708
- ISBN
- 9780631218708
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Condition: New
€ 56.08
€ 56.08
Paperback. Does two and two equal four? Ask someone and they should answer yes. An equation such as this seems the very definition of certainty, but is it? Helen Verran describes how she went from the conclusion that logic and maths are culturally relative, to a new understanding of all generalizing logic. Num Pages: 282 pages, 9 line drawings, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; JHM; PBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226853918
- ISBN
- 9780226853918
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.91
€ 36.99
€ 28.91
Paperback. Peirce's most important writings on the philosophy of mathematics Editor(s): Moore, Matthew E. Series: Selections from the Writings of Charles S. Peirce. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253222657
- ISBN
- 9780253222657
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.03
€ 33.99
€ 31.03
Paperback. This is a new account of mathematics-as-language that challenges the coherence of the accepted idea of infinity and suggests a startlingly new conception of counting. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PBB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3556 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804721288
- ISBN
- 9780804721288
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.33
€ 33.99
€ 33.33