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Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell

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Seminal work by great modern philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that Russell believed invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy. Topics include number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into the realm where mathematics and philosophy meet.

Synopsis:

Seminal work focuses on concepts of number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into realm where mathematics and philosophy meet.

Synopsis:

Seminal work focuses on concepts of number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions and classes, more. Clear, accessible excursion into realm where mathematics and philosophy meet.

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Table of Contents

Preface; Editor's Note

1. The Series of natural numbers

2. Definition of number

3. Finitude and mathematical induction

4. The definition of order

5. Kinds of relations

6. Similarity of relations

7. Rational, real, and complex numbers

8. Infinite cardinal numbers

9. Infinite series and ordinals

10. Limits and continuity

11. Limits and continuity of functions

12. Selections and the multiplicative axiom

13. The axiom of infinity and logical types

14. Incompatibility and the theory of deduction

15. Propositional functions

16. Descriptions

17. Classes

18. Mathematics and logic

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486277240
Author:
Russell, Bertrand Arthur
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Modern
Subject:
Mathematics -- Philosophy.
Subject:
History & Surveys - Modern
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Mathematics - General
Copyright:
1920
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
2416
Publication Date:
19930914
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.53 lb
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