Proofs and Refutations: The Logic of Mathematical Discovery

Description: Proofs and Refutations is essential reading for all those interested in the methodology, the philosophy and the history of mathematics. Much of the book takes the form of a discussion between a teacher and his students. They propose various solutions to some mathematical problems and investigate the strengths and weaknesses of these solutions. Their discussion (which mirrors certain real developments in the history of mathematics) raises some philosophical problems and some problems about the nature of mathematical discovery or creativity. Imre Lakatos is concerned throughout to combat the classical picture of mathematical devel ... (more)

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Release date: 1 January 1976
ISBN-10 : 0521290384 | ISBN-13: 9780521290388

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