Infinity
Editat de Michael Heller, W. Hugh Woodinen Limba Engleză Hardback – 14 feb 2013
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781107003873
ISBN-10: 1107003873
Pagini: 326
Ilustrații: 11 b/w illus. 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 183 x 260 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.81 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1107003873
Pagini: 326
Ilustrații: 11 b/w illus. 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 183 x 260 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.81 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Introduction Rudy Rucker; Part I. Perspectives on Infinity from History: 1. Infinity as a transformative concept in science and theology Wolfgang Achtner; Part II. Perspectives on Infinity from Mathematics: 2. The mathematical infinity Enrico Bombieri; 3. Warning signs of a possible collapse of contemporary mathematics Edward Nelson; Part III. Technical Perspectives on Infinity from Advanced Mathematics: 4. The realm of the infinite W. Hugh Woodin; 5. A potential subtlety concerning the distinction between determinism and nondeterminism W. Hugh Woodin; 6. Concept calculus: much better than Harvey M. Friedman; Part IV. Perspectives on Infinity from Physics and Cosmology: 7. Some considerations on infinity in physics Carlo Rovelli; 8. Cosmological intimations of infinity Anthony Aguirre; 9. Infinity and the nostalgia of the stars Marco Bersanelli; 10. Infinities in cosmology Michael Heller; Part V. Perspectives on Infinity from Philosophy and Theology: 11. God and infinity: directions for future research Graham Oppy; 12. Notes on the concept of the infinite in the history of Western metaphysics David Bentley Hart; 13. God and infinity: theological insights from Cantor's mathematics Robert J. Russell; 14. A partially skeptical response to Hart and Russell Denys A. Turner.
Recenzii
'… Infinity: New Research Frontiers is an excellent collection from some first-rate philosophers. The importance of the contributors along with the high quality of their pieces make this a volume worth reading.' Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations
Descriere
A dozen world-renowned researchers explore the concept of infinity through the prism of mathematics and beyond.