Analysis and Synthesis in Mathematics
Author | : Michael Otte |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 476 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0792345703 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780792345701 |
Rating | : 4/5 (701 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Analysis and Synthesis in Mathematics by : Michael Otte
Download or read book Analysis and Synthesis in Mathematics written by Michael Otte and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1997 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book discusses the main interpretations of the classical distinction between analysis and synthesis with respect to mathematics. In the first part, this is discussed from a historical point of view, by considering different examples from the history of mathematics. In the second part, the question is considered from a philosophical point of view, and some new interpretations are proposed. Finally, in the third part, one of the editors discusses some common aspects of the different interpretations.