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LoC No.: 03004687

Title: The philosophy of mathematics

Note: Reading ease score: 24.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Philosophy of Mathematics" by Auguste Comte is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the fundamental aspects of mathematical science, analyzing its nature, scope, and methods. Through comprehensive examination, it aims to provide a deeper understanding of mathematics not merely as a collection of techniques but as a profound scientific discipline interconnected with various branches of knowledge. The opening of the book sets the stage for Comte's exploration of mathematical philosophy by discussing the historical context and necessity of clearly defining the scope and divisions of mathematics. Comte argues that while mathematics is the most ancient and perfected of sciences, its true nature is often misunderstood due to vague definitions. He emphasizes the importance of indirect measurement in mathematics and outlines the methodological evolution that has allowed mathematicians to derive quantities from one another using established relationships. He anticipates a systematic classification of mathematical inquiries, which further frames the discussion for the chapters that will follow. This introduction establishes a philosophical foundation that Comte will build upon as he navigates complex ideas related to both abstract and concrete mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857

Translator: Gillespie, W. M. (William Mitchell), 1816-1868

EBook No.: 39702

Published: May 15, 2012

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: Mathematics -- Philosophy

LoCC: Science: Mathematics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03004687

Title: The philosophy of mathematics

Note: Reading ease score: 24.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Anna Hall, Albert László and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Philosophy of Mathematics" by Auguste Comte is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the fundamental aspects of mathematical science, analyzing its nature, scope, and methods. Through comprehensive examination, it aims to provide a deeper understanding of mathematics not merely as a collection of techniques but as a profound scientific discipline interconnected with various branches of knowledge. The opening of the book sets the stage for Comte's exploration of mathematical philosophy by discussing the historical context and necessity of clearly defining the scope and divisions of mathematics. Comte argues that while mathematics is the most ancient and perfected of sciences, its true nature is often misunderstood due to vague definitions. He emphasizes the importance of indirect measurement in mathematics and outlines the methodological evolution that has allowed mathematicians to derive quantities from one another using established relationships. He anticipates a systematic classification of mathematical inquiries, which further frames the discussion for the chapters that will follow. This introduction establishes a philosophical foundation that Comte will build upon as he navigates complex ideas related to both abstract and concrete mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857

Translator: Gillespie, W. M. (William Mitchell), 1816-1868

EBook No.: 39702

Published: May 15, 2012

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: Mathematics -- Philosophy

LoCC: Science: Mathematics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.