Philosophers have studied geometry since ancient times. Geometrical
knowledge has often played the role of a laboratory for the
philosopher's conceptual experiments dedicated to the ideation of
powerful theories of knowledge. Lorenzo Magnani's new book Philosophy
and Geometry illustrates the rich intrigue of this fascinating story
of human knowledge, providing a new analysis of the ideas of many
scholars (including Plato, Proclus, Kant, and Poincaré), and
discussing conventionalist and neopositivist perspectives and the
problem of the origins of geometry. The book also ties together the
concerns of philosophers of science and cognitive scientists, showing,
for example, the connections between geometrical reasoning and
cognition as well as the results of recent logical and computational
models of geometrical reasoning. All the topics are dealt with using a
novel combination of both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Philosophy and Geometry is a valuable contribution to the renaissance
of research in the field.
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Product details
ISBN
9789401096225
Published
2020
Publisher
Vendor
Springer
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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