Beyond Structure: Power and Limitations of Mathematical Thought in Common Sense, Science and Philosophy: 449 (Europäische Hochschulschriften / . / . / Publications Universitaires Européenn)

Fleischhacker, Louk Eduard

ISBN 10: 363147900X / ISBN 13: 9783631479001

Published by Peter Lang GmbH, 1994

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Num Pages: 221 pages. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 211 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292. . 1994. New. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond Structure: Power and Limitations of Mathematical Thought in Common Sense, Science and Philosophy: 449 (Europäische Hochschulschriften / . / . / Publications Universitaires Européenn)
• Publisher: Peter Lang GmbH
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 363147900X
• ISBN 13: 9783631479001
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The ideal of mathematical exactness is strongly paradigmatic for modern science, for which Mathematics practically functions as a metaphysical foundation. This strongly influenced Philosophy. In our century, however, critical voices arise, even from the ranks of scientists. Reflection on the foundations of Mathematics has produced a deeper insight into its nature. The tendency to judge content by structure becomes less predominant. Metaphysics is no longer rejected as only producing constructions with unjustified claims to necessity. This book combines contemporary Philosophy of Mathematics with classical philosophical themes. It replaces the anti-metaphysical tendencies of modern and postmodern Philosophy by an unrestricted horizon of epistemic perspectives.

About the Author

The author is a lecturer of Logic an Philosophy at Twente Technical University, the Netherlands.