The search for mathematical roots, 1870-1940 : logics, set theories and the foundations of mathematics from Cantor through Russell to Gödel /
While many books have been written about Bertrand Russell's philosophy and some on his logic, I. Grattan-Guinness has written the first comprehensive history of the mathematical background, content, and impact of the mathematical logic and philosophy of mathematics that Russell developed with A...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | While many books have been written about Bertrand Russell's philosophy and some on his logic, I. Grattan-Guinness has written the first comprehensive history of the mathematical background, content, and impact of the mathematical logic and philosophy of mathematics that Russell developed with A.N. Whitehead in their Principia mathematica (1910-1913). This definitive history of a critical period in mathematics includes detailed accounts of the two principal influences upon Russell around 1900: the set theory of Cantor and the mathematical logic of Peano and his followers. Substantial surveys ar. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 690 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 594-669) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1400814308 9781400814305 9781400824045 1400824044 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
