George Stuart Fullerton's influential book explores the concept of infinity and its relationship to mathematics and psychology. Fullerton examines the various philosophical and mathematical problems posed by infinity, including the 'antinomies' that arise when one tries to blindly apply mathematical formulas to infinity. He then looks at the ways in which our psychological biases and limitations shape our understanding of the infinite, and the implications this has for mathematics and science. A fascinating and thought ...
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George Stuart Fullerton's influential book explores the concept of infinity and its relationship to mathematics and psychology. Fullerton examines the various philosophical and mathematical problems posed by infinity, including the 'antinomies' that arise when one tries to blindly apply mathematical formulas to infinity. He then looks at the ways in which our psychological biases and limitations shape our understanding of the infinite, and the implications this has for mathematics and science. A fascinating and thought-provoking book for anyone interested in the philosophy of mathematics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Very Good. Presumed first edition, 1887, hardcover with gilt stamped brown cloth boards, octavo, 131pp., not illustrated. Book VG with rubbing to boards and spine that dulls gilt title on spine, mild edgewear, binding tight, text clean and unmarked but gently toned throughout. No DJ.
Add this copy of The Conception of the Infinite and the Solution of the to cart. $38.60, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.