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Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics

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This classic undergraduate text provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods that underpin modern mathematics. Part One explores essential tools such as the axiomatic method, set theory, the linear continuum, and the role of groups. Part Two shifts toward the philosophy and history of the field, examining major viewpoints like the Frege-Russell thesis, intuitionism, and formal systems. Rather than focusing on a single dogma, Wilder treats mathematics as a dynamic, evolving cultural phenomenon, making it a valuable resource for students seeking to understand the "why" behind mathematical structures.

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516.2 L269

Publisher

: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.., 1965

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English

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0471944157

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516.2

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2nd

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