From Kant to Hilbert Volume 1: A Source Book in the Foundations of Mathematics

by William Bragg Ewald Jr.

Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is widely taken to be the starting point of the modern period of mathematics while David Hilbert was the last great mainstream mathematician to pursue important nineteenth century ideas. This two-volume work provides an overview of this important era of mathematical research through a carefully chosen selection of articles. They provide an insight into the foundations of each of the main branches of mathematics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198505353
• ISBN13: 9780198505358
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 678 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"