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Mathematics and Scientific Representation - Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science
Pincock, Christopher (, Purdue University)
Mathematics and Scientific Representation - Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science
Pincock, Christopher (, Purdue University)
Mathematics plays a central role in much of contemporary science, but philosophers have struggled to understand what this role is or how significant it might be for mathematics and science. Pincock tackles this perennial question by asking how mathematics contributes to the success of our best scientific representations.
352 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | April 19, 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9780199757107 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press Inc |
Pages | 348 |
Dimensions | 241 × 160 × 18 mm · 600 g |