Ludwig Wittgenstein / Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics / Bemerkungen

Description: Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics / Bemerkungen Über Die Grundlagen Der Mathematik (English and German Text) Author: Wittgenstein, Ludwig; von Wright, G.H. (Ed.); Rhees, R. (Ed.); Anscombe, G.E.M. (Trans.) Title: Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics / Bemerkungen Über Die Grundlagen Der Mathematik (English and German Text) Publication: Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1967 Description: Hardcover. 9" X 6". xix, 204pp. Rubbing, toning, creasing, and small tears to covers, corners, and edges of unclipped dust jacket. Small price sticker to front flap of jacket. Rubbing to covers and edges of blue cloth over boards. Bumps to corners of boards. Dust-spotting to edges of text block. Penciled notation to rear paste-down. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound.ABOUT THIS BOOK:Wittgenstein's work remains, undeniably, now, that of one of those few philosophers who will be read by all future generations.The Remarks analyzes in depth such topics as logical compulsion (the "must") and mathematical conviction; calculation as experiment; mathematical surprise, discovery, and invention; Russell's logic, Gödel's theorem, Cantor's diagonal procedure, Dedekind's cuts; the nature of proof and contradiction; and the role of mathematical propositions in the forming of concepts.Wittgenstein's later philosophy was much involved with the concept of "language-games," of which mathematics was one. It was his feeling that a proper analysis of the use of language would clarify concepts and lead to the solution of (what seem to be) philosophical problems.Sometimes, Wittgenstein's expository method is pre-Socratic: a flow of disconnected statements, not unlike Heraclitean fragments, that range from clear aphorisms to cryptic oracles. Elsewhere, there are brief Socratic dialogues with imaginary persons, opponents of equally severe seriousness, representatives of the other half of Wittgenstein strove for total clarity of language as a means of solving philosophical problems, but some of his most meaningful statements here are expressed suggestively, subjectively, poetically.(Publisher). Good / good. Seller ID: 15376 Subject: Philosophy & The History of Ideas, Science & Nature You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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