{"product_id":"philosophy-of-mathematics-a-contemporary-introduction-to-the-world-of-proofs-and-pictures-paperback","title":"Philosophy of Mathematics: A Contemporary Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Robert Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his long-awaited new edition of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Mathematics\u003c\/em\u003e, James Robert Brown tackles important new as well as enduring questions in the mathematical sciences. Can pictures go beyond being merely suggestive and actually prove anything? Are mathematical results certain? Are experiments of any real value? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clear and engaging book takes a unique approach, encompassing non-standard topics such as the role of visual reasoning, the importance of notation, and the place of computers in mathematics, as well as traditional topics such as formalism, Platonism, and constructivism. The combination of topics and clarity of presentation make it suitable for beginners and experts alike. The revised and updated second edition of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Mathematics \u003c\/em\u003econtains more examples, suggestions for further reading, and expanded material on several topics including a novel approach to the continuum hypothesis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Robert Brown is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.25 x 6.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44272923639910,"sku":"9780415960472","price":104.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/emEyL2NJNUlTb21BNFE3VXExU2tiUT09.webp?v=1766349485","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/philosophy-of-mathematics-a-contemporary-introduction-to-the-world-of-proofs-and-pictures-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}