More Precisely: The Math You Need to Do Philosophy - Second Edition

By Eric Steinhart

More Preciselyis a rigorous and engaging introduction to the mathematics necessary to do philosophy. Eric Steinhart provides lucid explanations of many basic mathematical concepts and sets out the most commonly used notational conventions. He also demonstrates how mathematics applies to fundamental issues in various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, philosophy of language, epistemology, and ethics. This second edition adds a substantial section on decision and game theory, as well as a chapter on information theory and the efficient coding of information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155481345X
• ISBN13: 9781554813452
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"