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100 1 _aComte, Auguste,
_d1798-1857
245 1 4 _aThe philosophy of mathematics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-15
508 _aProduced by Anna Hall, Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Philosophy of Mathematics" by Auguste Comte is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the fundamental aspects of mathematical science, analyzing its nature, scope, and methods. Through comprehensive examination, it aims to provide a deeper understanding of mathematics not merely as a collection of techniques but as a profound scientific discipline interconnected with various branches of knowledge. The opening of the book sets the stage for Comte's exploration of mathematical philosophy by discussing the historical context and necessity of clearly defining the scope and divisions of mathematics. Comte argues that while mathematics is the most ancient and perfected of sciences, its true nature is often misunderstood due to vague definitions. He emphasizes the importance of indirect measurement in mathematics and outlines the methodological evolution that has allowed mathematicians to derive quantities from one another using established relationships. He anticipates a systematic classification of mathematical inquiries, which further frames the discussion for the chapters that will follow. This introduction establishes a philosophical foundation that Comte will build upon as he navigates complex ideas related to both abstract and concrete mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMathematics -- Philosophy
700 1 _aGillespie, W. M.
_q(William Mitchell),
_d1816-1868
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39702
999 _c80541
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