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The Principles of Mathematics Revisited
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Principles of Mathematics Revisited
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jaakko Hintikka
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:304 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Social and political philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521624985
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| Classifications | Dewey:511.3 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
28 April 1998 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book, written by one of philosophy's preeminent logicians, argues that many of the basic assumptions common to logic, philosophy of mathematics and metaphysics are in need of change. Jaakko Hintikka proposes a new basic first-order logic and uses it to explore the foundations of mathematics. This new logic enables logicians to express on the first-order level such concepts as equicardinality, infinity, and truth in the same language. Hintikka's new logic is highly original and will prove appealing to logicians, philosophers of mathematics, and mathematicians concerned with the foundations of the discipline.
Reviews'Hintikka's new logic is highly original and will prove appealing to logicians, philosophers of mathematics, and mathematicians concerned with the foundations of the discipline.' Studia Logica
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