Goodbye, Descartes: the End of Logic and the Search for a New Cosmology of the Mind

Devlin, Keith

ISBN 10: 0471142166 / ISBN 13: 9780471142164

Published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1997

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8vo, 301 pp.

Seller Inventory # 032237

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Goodbye, Descartes: the End of Logic and the Search for a New Cosmology of the Mind
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, New York
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471142166
• ISBN 13: 9780471142164
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

"[Goodbye, Descartes] is certain to attract attention and controversy..a fascinating journey to the edges of logical thinking and beyond." -Publishers Weekly (???) Critical Acclaim for Keith Devlin's Previous Book Mathematics: The Science of Patterns "A book such as this belongs in the personal library of everyone interested in learning about some of the most subtle and profound works of the human spirit." -American Scientist "Devlin's very attractive book is a well-written attempt to explain mathematics to educated nonmathematicians . the basic ideas are presented in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Highly recommended." -Choice "[Devlin] has found an interesting way of exhibiting how mathematics is unified . the author's presentation is a tour de force." -Mathematical Reviews A Selection of the Newbridge Library of Science and Reader's Subscription

About the Author

KEITH DEVLIN, Ph.D., is Senior Researcher at Stanford University's Center for the Study of Language and Communication. His previous books include Mathematics: The New Golden Age and Mathematics: The Science of Patterns. His television appearances include the BBC/Nova documentary "A Mathematical Mystery Tour." He lives in Moraga, California.