The Search for Mathematical Roots, 1870-1940

Logics, Set Theories and the Foundations of Mathematics from Cantor through Russell to Gödel

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• Ivor Grattan-Guinness

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• 708 Seiten
• 25 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Mathematik
• Philosophie
• Wissenschaft

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Focusing on the collaboration between Bertrand Russell and A. N. Whitehead, this comprehensive history delves into the mathematical logic and philosophy that emerged from their seminal work, Principia Mathematica. I. Grattan-Guinness explores the mathematical background, key concepts, and lasting influence of their contributions, providing a detailed examination of how their ideas shaped the field of mathematics and logic. This work stands out as the first of its kind, offering a thorough analysis of a pivotal moment in mathematical thought.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Paperback