This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just a

This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just a

What is the nature of mathematical knowledge? Is it anything like scientific knowledge or is it sui generis? How do we acquire it? Should we believe what mathem

Collection of the most interesting recent writings on the philosophy of mathematics written by highly respected researchers from philosophy, mathematics, physic

First published in 1994. This book and its companion volume, Mathematics, Education and Philosophy: An International Perspective are edited collections. Instead