John Stillwell.* A Concise History of Mathematics for Philosophers. Cambridge Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics. Cambridge University Press, 2019. Pp. 69. ISBN: 978-1-108-45623-4 (pbk), 978-1-108-61012-4 (e-book). doi.org/10.1017/9781108610124

摘要

This excellent volume is part of the Cambridge Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics series, edited by Penelope Rush and Stewart Shapiro. The series aims to present an overview of the philosophy of mathematics through short volumes which provide both up-to-date summaries of current research and the authors' own views and original conclusions. The purpose of this particular volume is to present a brief history of key discoveries in mathematics, with a particular eye towards their philosophical significance.