Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery

ISBN 10: 0521290384 / ISBN 13: 9780521290388

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1976

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521290384
• ISBN 13: 9780521290388
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A novel introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, mostly in the form of a discussion between a group of students and their teacher. It combats the positivist picture and develops a much richer, more dramatic progression.