{"product_id":"thinking-about-mathematics-the-philosophy-of-mathematics","title":"Thinking about Mathematics: The Philosophy of Mathematics","description":"This unique book by Stewart Shapiro looks at a range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics in four comprehensive sections. Part I describes questions and issues about mathematics that have motivated philosophers since the beginning of intellectual history. Part II is an historical survey, discussing the role of mathematics in the thought of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. Part III covers the three major positions held throughout the twentieth century: the idea that mathematics is logic (logicism), the view that the essence of mathematics is the rule-governed manipulation of characters (formalism), and a revisionist philosophy that focuses on the mental activity of mathematics (intuitionism). Finally, Part IV brings the reader up-to-date with a look at contemporary developments within the discipline.\n\nThis sweeping introductory guide to the philosophy of mathematics makes these fascinating concepts accessible to those with little background in either mathematics or philosophy.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0192893068\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0192893068.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shapiro, Stewart\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41646583971898,"sku":"DBV.0192893068.G","price":22.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0192893068-0.jpg?v=1789269503","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/thinking-about-mathematics-the-philosophy-of-mathematics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}