The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge
| Author | : San Diego Philip Kitcher Professor of Philosophy University of California |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 1983-04-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198020400 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198020406 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (406 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge written by San Diego Philip Kitcher Professor of Philosophy University of California and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1983-04-21 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just as natural sciences do. Kitcher presents a complete, systematic, and richly detailed account of the nature of mathematical knowledge and its historical development, focusing on such neglected issues as how and why mathematical language changes, why certain questions assume overriding importance, and how standards of proof are modified.
