Analysis and Synthesis in Mathematics

Analysis and Synthesis in Mathematics
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 476
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ISBN-10 : 0792345703
ISBN-13 : 9780792345701
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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.


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