Description
Hacking explores how mathematics became possible for the human race, and how it ensured our status as the dominant species.
About the Author
Ian Hacking is a retired professor of College de France, Chair of Philosophy and History of Scientific Concepts, and retired University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. His most recent books include The Social Construction of What? (1999), An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic (Cambridge University Press, 2001), The Emergence of Probability (Cambridge University Press, 2006), Scientific Reason (2009) and Exercises in Analysis (Cambridge University Press, 2009).
Reviews
'Hacking does not restrict himself to the foundations of mathematics, but dares to cover both the breadth and the depth of mathematical philosophy.' Literary Review of Canada
'... readable, presented in easily digestible chunks, clearly explained, and just a lot of fun ...' Danny Yee's Book Reviews
'Show[s] non-specialists ... the sort of distinctive contribution to science and maths that a brilliant, very well-informed, philosopher can bring ... I thoroughly recommend this book.' Alan Weir, The Times Literary Supplement
'Hacking has composed a great overview of our understanding of mathematics and of the historical turning points and philosophical basics.' Peeter Muursepp, Mathematical Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781107658158
Author Ian Hacking
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 460g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 17mm