The Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge
Hilbert's Program Revisited
- Hardback
- ISBN:9780521514378
- Publication date:November 2009
- 228pages
- Dimensions: 228 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.51kg
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The Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge presents the philosophical ideas underlying David Hilbert's foundational program in a new light. Hilbert's program is traditionally regarded as a failure, but Curtis Franks weaves together an original historical account with philosophical analysis to show both its validity and its philosophical significance.
