Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781602062917)

Not to be confused with the philosophy of mathematics, mathematical philosophy is the structured set of rules that govern all existence. Or, in a word: logic. While this branch of philosophy threatens to be an intimidating and abstract subject, it is one that is surprisingly simple and necessarily sensible, particularly at the pen of writer Bertrand Russell, who infuses this work, first published in 1919, with a palpable and genuine desire to assist the reader in understanding the principles he illustrates. Anyone interested in logic and its development and application here will find a comprehensive and accessible account of mathematical philosophy, from the idea of what numbers actually are, through the principles of order, limits, and deduction, and on to infinity. British philosopher and mathematician BERTRAND ARTHUR WILLIAM RUSSELL (1872-1970) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Among his many works are Why I Am Not a Christian (1927), Power: A New Social Analysis (1938), and My Philosophical Development (1959).

Author: Bertrand Russell
ISBN-10: 1602062919
ISBN-13: 9781602062917
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2007
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d