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Introduction to Mathematical Thinki: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover
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Contents include examinations of arithmetic and geometry; the rigorous construction of the theory of integers; the rational numbers and their foundation in arithmetic; and the rigorous construction of elementary arithmetic. Advanced topics encompass the principle of complete induction; the limit and point of accumulation; and more. Includes 27 figures. Index. 1959 edition.
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"With exceptional clarity, but with no evasion of essential ideas, the author outlines the fundamental structure of mathematics."
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Brian McGuinness is now Professor of the History of Philosophy at Siena. Past publications include the translation of Wittgenstein's "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" (with David Pears) and "A Life of Wittegenstein" (Volume 1, "Young Ludwig," 1988). George Henrik von Wright was a pupil and friend of Wittgenstein and succeeded him as Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge. He has since been President of the National Academy in his native Finland. He is one of the trustees to the Wittgenstein estate, and responsible for many of the posthumous publications of Wittgensteins writings.
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