The Unlimited Infinite: Exploring the Philosophy of Mathematics - Softcover

Scoular, Spencer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581124708 ISBN 13: 9781581124705

Publisher: Universal Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

In this highly provocative book, Scoular presents a new paradigm for mathematics. Mathematics is practiced today as if it is the "science of quantity". This forces mathematicians to hide the qualitative elements of mathematics and accept infinite quantities. However, by practicing mathematics as if it is the "science of the qualitative infinite", it is possible to formulate a new foundation for mathematics that both represents the irrational numbers and is philosophically consistent. This book is for philosophers, mathematicians and, most importantly, the general reader who is matheamatically, philosophically or scientifically inclined. It represents a new way of looking at the infinite and, therefore, the philosophy of mathematics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Universal Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581124708
• ISBN 13: 9781581124705
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184