Logic, mathematics, philosophy : vingate enthusiasms : essays in honour of John L. Bell
Title:
Logic, mathematics, philosophy : vingate enthusiasms : essays in honour of John L. Bell
Author:
DeVidi, David, 1962-
ISBN:
9789400702134
Publication Information:
Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, c2011.
Physical Description:
xviii, 486 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series:
Western Ontario series in philosophy of science, v. 75
University of Western Ontario series in philosophy of science ; v. 75.
Contents:
Pt. 1. History and philosophy of mathematics and logic -- pt. 2. Truth, consistency and paradox -- pt. 3. Logic, set theory and category theory -- pt. 4. Philosophy of science -- pt. 5. Decision theory and epistemology -- pt. 6. Aesthetics.
Abstract:
The volume includes 25 research papers presented as gifts to John L. Bell to celebrate his 60th birthday by colleagues, former students, friends and admirers. Like Bell's own work, the contributions cross boundaries into several inter-related fields.
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