Brilliant introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, from the question 'what is a number?' up to the concept of infinity, descriptions, classes and axioms
Russell deploys all his skills and brilliant prose to write an introductory book - a real gem by one of the 20th century's most celebrated philosophers
New foreword by Michael Potter to the Routledge Classics edition places the book in helpful context and explains why it's a classic
By:
Bertrand Russell Foreword by:
Michael Potter Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 576g ISBN:9781032312675 ISBN 10: 103231267X Series:Routledge Classics Pages: 202 Publication Date:15 September 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). A celebrated mathematician and logician, Russell was and remains one of the most genuinely widely read and popular philosophers of modern times.