Figures of Thought: Mathematics and Mathematical Texts by Reed, David

New York:: Routledge, (1995)., 1995. 8vo. xiii, 183 pp. Figures, index. Silver-stamped black cloth, dust-jacket. Near fine. [br] ISBN: 9780415081467 "Rarely has the history and philosophy of mathematics been written about by mathematicians, and the analysis of mathematical texts themselves has been an area almost entirely unexplored. Figures of Thought looks at ways in which mathematical works can be read as texts and demonstrates that such readings provide a rich source of philosophical issues regarding mathematics: issues which traditional approaches to the history and philosophy of mathematics have neglected. David Reed offers the first sustained and critical attempt to find a consistent argument or narrative thread in mathematical texts. He selects mathematicians from a range of historical periods and compares their approaches to organizing and arguing texts, using an extended commentary of Euclid's Elements as a central structuring framework. In doing so he develops new and fascinating… Read More

Routledge, 1995. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780415081467

Hardback. New. Offers a sustained and critical attempt to find a consistent argument or narrative thread in mathematical texts. Reed selects mathematicians from a range of historical periods and compares their approaches to organizing and arguing texts.

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Examines the ways in which mathematical works can be read as texts, examines their textual strategiesand demonstrates that such readings provide a rich source of philosophical debate regarding mathematics.

Routledge, 1994. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 208 pages. 9.00x5.75x0.75 inches.