Mathematics and the Roots of Postmodern Thought

Tasic, Vladimir

ISBN 10: 0195139674 / ISBN 13: 9780195139679

Published by OUP Oxford, 2001

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematics and the Roots of Postmodern Thought
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195139674
• ISBN 13: 9780195139679
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 440 grams

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Synopsis

This is a charming and insightful contribution to an understanding of the "Science Wars" between postmodernist humanism and science, driving toward a resolution of the mutual misunderstanding that has driven the controversy. It traces the root of postmodern theory to a debate on the foundations of mathematics early in the 20th century, then compares developments in mathematics to what took place in the arts and humanities, discussing issues as diverse as literary theory, arts, and artificial intelligence. This is a straightforward, easily understood presentation of what can be difficult theoretical concepts It demonstrates that a pattern of misreading mathematics can be seen both on the part of science and on the part of postmodern thinking. This is a humorous, playful yet deeply serious look at the intellectual foundations of mathematics for those in the humanities and the perfect critical introduction to the bases of modernism and postmodernism for those in the sciences.

About the Author

Vladimir Tasic is at University of New Brunswick.