Georg Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite - Tapa blanda

Dauben, Joseph Warren

 
9780691024479: Georg Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite
Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 0691024472 ISBN 13: 9780691024479
Editorial: Princeton University Press, 1990

Sinopsis

One of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor (1845-1918) promulgated his theory of transfinite sets. This revolution is the subject of Joseph Dauben's important studythe most thorough yet writtenof the philosopher and mathematician who was once called a "corrupter of youth" for an innovation that is now a vital component of elementary school curricula. Set theory has been widely adopted in mathematics and philosophy, but the controversy surrounding it at the turn of the century remains of great interest. Cantor's own faith in his theory was partly theological. His religious beliefs led him to expect paradoxes in any concept of the infinite, and he always retained his belief in the utter veracity of transfinite set theory. Later in his life, he was troubled by recurring attacks of severe depression. Dauben shows that these played an integral part in his understanding and defense of set theory.

"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Acerca del autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

De la contraportada

One of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor promulgated his theory of tranfinite sets. This revolution is the subject of Joseph Dauben's important study--the most thorough yet written--of the philosopher and mathematician who was once called a 'corrupter of youth' for an innovation that is now a vital component of elementary school curricula.

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Editorial
Princeton University Press
Año de publicación
1990
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0691024472
ISBN 13 
9780691024479
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
420
Contacto del fabricante
no disponible
Persona responsable
no disponible

Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780674348714: Georg Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0674348710 ISBN 13:  9780674348714
Editorial: Harvard University Press, 1979
Tapa dura