9780282088972 - The Limits of Demonstrative Science: Considered in a Letter to the Rev. William Whewell (Classic Reprint) de Mansel, Henry Longueville (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of mathematics, specifically the nature of geometry and the role of empirical truths within the subject. It examines the debate over the origins of mathematical knowledge, contrasting the Rationalist position â" that knowledge is derived from self-evident truths â" with the Empiricist position â" that all knowledge is derived from experience and observation. The author presents a new theory of mathematical knowledge, arguing that mathematical propositions are not derived from sense experience, but rather from the structure of the human mind. This book will be of interest to philosophers, mathematicians, and anyone interested in the foundations of human knowledge. It offers a fresh perspective on the nature of mathematical truth and the relationship between mathematics and reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.