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Philosophy of Mathematics
PHIL G4471x
Credits:3 pts.
Topics: Mathematical reasoning and intuition, as illustrated in simple problem solving and historical examples. The source of mathematical validity. Views of mathematics of some major philosophers: Kant, Mill, Frege Russell, Wittgenstein. Realism and Constructivism. Hilbert's program. Mathematics as a formal deductive activity. Formal systems and the significance of Gödel's incompleteness results. Some more recent debates in the philosophy of mathematics.
Course Sections
Section Number:
001
Call Number:
57946
Course Number:
4471
Section Title:
PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS
Day/Time:
M 2:10p - 4:00p
414 Pupin Laboratories
Course Bulletin: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb/subj/PHIL/G4471-20083-001
Instructor: H. Gaifman
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