Takes an accessible approach: written by an experienced educator and academic who is able to make complex concepts instantly relatable
Provides an introduction to the history of mathematics and its applications, as well as engaging with Wittgenstein's own work
Presents a highly original philosophical argument, including a defence of Wittgenstein's relationship with mathematical philosophy and engagement with contemporary fictionalism

Autorentext

Bob Clark studied maths at Oxford University, UK, and philosophy at the Open University, KCL, and York. He taught maths in Kenya, California, Leeds and Brussels, and philosophy in Brussels and at York. Addicted to teaching though retired from paid work, he still teaches a regular small ad hoc adult seminar in philosophy.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Chapter 1: The Problem Posed.- Chapter 2: Fictionalism, Applicability, and Face Value.- Chapter 3: Infinity and Concept-Determination.- Chapter 4: The Hardness of the Logical 'Must'.- Chapter 5: The Problem Solved.- Appendix 1: Groups, Transformations and Homomorphisms.- Appendix 2: A Representation Theorem.