Description: Dive into the intricate world of mathematical discovery with E. Lakatos' "Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery." A seminal text in the fields of mathematics, science, and philosophy, this 1976 hardcover edition explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of mathematical proofs and refutations. Published by Cambridge University Press, this book is an essential addition to any scholar's library. Within 186 pages, Lakatos eloquently constructs an argument for the dynamic nature of mathematical exploration, positing that mathematical knowledge is not a static body of facts but a living, evolving collection of proofs and counterexamples. This textbook is not just for students of logic and philosophy but for anyone interested in the dialectical process of scientific discovery.
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Number of Pages: 186 Pages
Publication Name: Proofs and Refutations : the Logic of Mathematical Discovery
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 1976
Item Height: 0.8 in
Subject: History & Philosophy, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Logic
Item Weight: 11.5 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Mathematics, Science
Author: E. Lakatos
Item Length: 7.9 in
Item Width: 3.9 in
Format: Hardcover
