Finsler Set Theory: Platonism and Circularity: Translation of Paul Finslerâ s papers on set theory with introductory comments

David Booth

ISBN 10: 3764354003 / ISBN 13: 9783764354008

Published by Birkhäuser, 1996

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Title: Finsler Set Theory: Platonism and ...

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Finsler's papers on set theory are presented, here for the first time in English translation, in three parts, and each is preceded by an introduction to the field written by the editors. In the philosophical part of his work Finsler develops his approach to the paradoxes, his attitude toward formalized theories and his defense of Platonism in mathematics. He insisted on the existence of a conceptual realm within mathematics that transcends formal systems. From the foundational point of view, Finsler's set theory contains a strengthened criterion for set identity and a coinductive specification of the universe of sets. The notion of the class of circle free sets introduced by Finsler is potentially a very fertile one although not very widespread today. Combinatorially, Finsler considers sets as generalized numbers to which one may apply arithmetical techniques. The introduction to this third section of the book extends Finsler's theory to non-well-founded sets. The present volume makes Finsler's papers on set theory accessible at long last to a wider group of mathematicians, philosophers and historians of science. A technical background is not necessary to appreciate the satisfying interplay of philosophical and mathematical ideas that characterizes this work.

Synopsis:

This English translation of Paul Finsler's papers on set theory reflects the central concerns of his investigations, namely the philosophical, foundational, and combinatorial approaches. Each section contains an introduction to the field by the editors, and a technical background is not necessary.