The Limits of Abstraction
ISBN13: 9780199246182ISBN10: 0199246181
Hardback,
213 pages
Nov 2002,
In Stock
Price:
$65.00 (04)Description
Kit Fine develops a Fregean theory of abstraction, and suggests that it may yield a new philosophical foundation for mathematics, one that can account for both our reference to various mathematical objects and our knowledge of various mathematical truths. The Limits of Abstraction breaks new ground both technically and philosophically.Features
- Highly original work on the foundations of mathematics
- Fine is one of the world's leading philosophers
- Offers a new approach to key philosophical issues
Reviews
"It is a great book. In demanding but always succinct prose, it presents a wealth of distinctions, insights, and arguments."--Oystein Linnebo, Australasian Journal of Philosophy
