The art of the intelligible
an elementary survey of mathematics in its conceptual development
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Word Count
61,500 words, Guess
Page Count
246 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL21503283M
- ISBN-100792359720
- OCLC Control Number42072197
- OCLC Control Numberartintelligiblea00bell
- Library of Congress Control Number99042469
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- Goodreads6054233
Classifications
- DDC510/.9
- LCCQA21 .B45 1999
Description
"This book is a compact survey, at an elementary level, of some of the most important concepts of mathematics, with attention paid to their technical features, historical development, and their broader philosophical significance." "The book is intended for students and teachers in mathematics, the sciences, and philosophy; the greater part of its contents could be read by anyone with a good high school mathematics background."--Jacket.
Subjects
Series Statement
- The Western Ontario studies in philosophy of science -- v. 63.
Other Editions
- The art of the intelligible: an elementary survey of mathematics in its conceptual development
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