Proof and Knowledge in Mathematics

Detlefsen, Michael

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These questions arise from any attempt to discover an epistemology for mathematics. This collection of essays considers various questions concerning the nature of justification in mathematics and possible sources of that justification. Among these are the question of whether mathematical justification is a priori or a posteriori in character, whether logical and mathematical differ, and if formalization plays a significant role in mathematical justification,

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415068055
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	02 Jan 1992
DEWEY:	511.3
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	498g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	19mm