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Wittgenstein, Finitism, and the Foundations of Mathematics

Wittgenstein, Finitism, and the Foundations of Mathematics

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"Wittgenstein, Finitism, and the Foundations of Mathematics" by Mathieu Marion is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Mathieu Marion offers a careful, historically informed study of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics. This area of his work has frequently been undervalued by Wittgenstein specialists and philosophers of mathematics alike; but the surprising fact that he wrote more on this subject than any other indicates its centrality in his thought. Marion traces the development of Wittgenstein's thinking from the 1920s through to the 1950s, in the context of themathematical and philosophical work of the times, to make coherent sense of ideas that have too often been misunderstood because they have been presented in a disjointed and incomplete way. He shows that study of Wittgenstein's writings on mathematics is essential to a proper understanding of his philosophy,and also that it can do much to illuminate current debates about the foundations of mathematics.

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Best For: Readers interested in the intersection of philosophy and mathematics, especially those studying Wittgenstein's work.
Focus: The development of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Covers: Historical and philosophical analysis of Wittgenstein's views on finitism and the foundations of mathematics.
Why It Matters: It highlights an often overlooked aspect of Wittgenstein's thought, showing its significance in understanding the foundations of mathematics.

"Wittgenstein, Finitism, and the Foundations of Mathematics" by Mathieu Marion is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: Mathieu Marion

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

Mathieu Marion offers a careful, historically informed study of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics. This area of his work has frequently been undervalued by Wittgenstein specialists and philosophers of mathematics alike; but the surprising fact that he wrote more on this subject than any other indicates its centrality in his thought. Marion traces the development of Wittgenstein's thinking from the 1920s through to the 1950s, in the context of themathematical and philosophical work of the times, to make coherent sense of ideas that have too often been misunderstood because they have been presented in a disjointed and incomplete way. He shows that study of Wittgenstein's writings on mathematics is essential to a proper understanding of his philosophy,and also that it can do much to illuminate current debates about the foundations of mathematics.

AuthorMathieu Marion
PublisherClarendon Press
Published2008
ISBN-139780199550470
BindingPaperback
Pages260
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 260 pages

Language: English

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