Perspectives on the History of Mathematical Logic
This volume offers insights into the development of mathematical logic over the last century. Arising from a special session of the history of logic at an American Mathematical Society meeting, the chapters explore technical innovations, the philosophical consequences of work during the period, and...
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| Language: | English |
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Boston, Mass.
Birkhauser
2008
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| Series: | Modern Birkhauser classics
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Add Tag | Summary: | This volume offers insights into the development of mathematical logic over the last century. Arising from a special session of the history of logic at an American Mathematical Society meeting, the chapters explore technical innovations, the philosophical consequences of work during the period, and the historical and social context in which the logicians worked. The discussions herein will appeal to mathematical logicians and historians of mathematics, as well as philosophers and historians of science. |
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| Item Description: | Most papers given originally at a session at the American Mathematical Society's meeting in Chicago in March 1985 "Reprint of the 1991 edition"--T. p Contains title pages for 2008 ed. and 1991 ed |
| Physical Description: | xxiii, 195 pages 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9780817647681 0817647686 |
Perspectives on the history of mathematical logic