Mathematics and Scientific Representation |
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| Author:
| Pincock, Christopher |
| Series title: | Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-020139-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $48.99 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.