Goodbye, Descartes: The End of Logic and the Search for a New Cosmology of the Mind

by Keith Devlin

Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

128.2

Publication

Wiley (1998), 320 pages

Description

"[Goodbye, Descartes] is certain to attract attention and controversy..a fascinating journey to the edges of logical thinking and beyond." -Publishers Weekly (???) Critical Acclaim for Keith Devlin's Previous Book Mathematics: The Science of Patterns "A book such as this belongs in the personal library of everyone interested in learning about some of the most subtle and profound works of the human spirit." -American Scientist "Devlin's very attractive book is a well-written attempt to explain mathematics to educated nonmathematicians . the basic ideas are presented in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Highly recommended." -Choice "[Devlin] has found an interesting way of exhibiting how mathematics is unified . the author's presentation is a tour de force." -Mathematical Reviews A Selection of the Newbridge Library of Science and Reader's Subscription… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member mykl-s
Like many philosophers, it seems best to read about Descartes rather than trying to read what he wrote himself.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

320 p.; 6.14 inches

ISBN

0471251860 / 9780471251866
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