Description: Georg Cantor : His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite, Paperback by Dauben, Joseph W., ISBN 0691024472, ISBN-13 9780691024479, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US
One of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor (1) promulgated his theory of transfinite sets. This revolution is the subject of Joseph Daubens important studythe most thorough yet writtenof the philosopher and mathematician who was once called a "corrupter of youth" for an innovation that is now a vital component of elementary school curricula.
Set theory has been widely adopted in mathematics and philosophy, but the controversy surrounding it at the turn of the century remains of great interest. Cantors own faith in his theory was partly theological. His religious beliefs led him to expect paradoxes in any concept of the infinite, and he always retained his belief in the utter veracity of transfinite set theory. Later in his life, he was troubled by recurring attacks of severe depression. Dauben shows that these played an integral part in his understanding and defense of set theory.
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Book Title: Georg Cantor : His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite
Number of Pages: 424 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Georg Cantor : His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 1990
Subject: Infinity, History, Set Theory
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Mathematics, Science
Author: Joseph Warren Dauben
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
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