The philosophy of mathematics

The philosophy of mathematics

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Auguste Comte's Philosophy of Mathematics is an essayistic work that explores fundamental questions about the nature of mathematics and its role in our understanding of the world. In the book, the author analyzes the nature of mathematical truths, their relative status in comparison with other forms of knowledge, as well as the relationship between mathematics and other sciences. Basing his reasoning on the ideas of positivism, Comte explores the essence of mathematics as a system of concrete knowledge based on observations and experiments. He sees mathematics as an important tool for understanding the nature of the world and the development of the human mind. In his book, the author not only analyzes the history of mathematics, but also questions the nature of mathematical objects and methods and prompts the reader to further considerations about the place of mathematics in the general context of scientific knowledge. "Philosophy of Mathematics" is a sensitive work that will interest everyone who seeks to better understand the essence of mathematical thinking and its philosophical basis.
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Name of the Author
Auguste Comte
Language
English
Release date
2012-05-15
Title
The philosophy of mathematics
Translator
W. M. (William Mitchell) Gillespie
Subject
Mathematics -- Philosophy
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