Hilary Putnam on logic and mathematics /

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Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018]
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Series:Outstanding contributions to logic ; volume 9
Outstanding contributions to logic.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11761252
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Other authors / contributors:Hellman, Geoffrey, editor.
Cook, Roy T., 1972- editor.
ISBN:9783319962740
3319962744
9783319962733
3319962736
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 11, 2018).
Summary:This book explores the research of Professor Hilary Putnam, a Harvard professor as well as a leading philosopher, mathematician and computer scientist. It features the work of distinguished scholars in the field as well as a selection of young academics who have studied topics closely connected to Putnam's work. It includes 12 papers that analyze, develop, and constructively criticize this notable professor's research in mathematical logic, the philosophy of logic and the philosophy of mathematics. In addition, it features a short essay presenting reminiscences and anecdotes about Putnam from his friends and colleagues, and also includes an extensive bibliography of his work in mathematics and logic. The book offers readers a comprehensive review of outstanding contributions in logic and mathematics as well as an engaging dialogue between prominent scholars and researchers. It provides those interested in mathematical logic, the philosophy of logic, and the philosophy of mathematics unique insights into the work of Hilary Putnam.
Other form:Print version: Hilary Putnam on logic and mathematics. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018] 3319962736 9783319962733
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-96274-0