Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
 Title page for Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (1919) | |
| Author | Bertrand Russell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fictions |
| Publisher | George Allen & Unwin |
| Publication date | 1919 |
Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy is a book (1919 first edition[1]) by philosopher Bertrand Russell, in which the author seeks to create an accessible introduction to various topics within the foundations of mathematics. According to the preface, the book is intended for those with only limited knowledge of mathematics and no prior experience with the mathematical logic it deals with.[2] Accordingly, it is often used in introductory philosophy of mathematics courses at institutions of higher education.[3][4]
Background
[edit]Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy was written while Russell was serving time in Brixton Prison due to his anti-war activities.[5]
Contents
[edit]The book deals with a wide variety of topics within the philosophy of mathematics and mathematical logic including the logical basis and definition of natural numbers, real and complex numbers, limits and continuity, and classes.[6]
Editions
[edit]- Russell, Bertrand (1919), Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy, George Allen & Unwin. (Reprinted: Routledge, 1993.)
- Russell, Bertrand (1920), Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy, London: George Allen & Unwin / NY: Macmillan, Second Edition, reprintings 1920, 1924, 1930.
See also
[edit]Footnotes
[edit]- ↑ Udisha (15 October 2024). "Nobel Prize-winning philosopher Bertrand Russell to get a biopic". Indian Express. Indulge Express. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ Russell, Bertrand (1919). Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy. London: George Allen and Unwin. p. ii.
- ↑ Stanford University. (2015). PHIL162: Philosophy of Mathematics Archived 2019-08-10 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Princeton University. (2018). PHI314: Philosophy of Mathematics
- ↑ Irvine, Andrew David (2019), "Bertrand Russell", in Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2019 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University, retrieved 2020-03-21
- ↑ Pfeiffer, G. A.. "Russell's Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy". Bull. Amer. Math. Soc. 27 (1920), no. 2, 81–90.
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