Perspectives On The History Of Mathematical Logic

Download or read book Perspectives on the History of Mathematical Logic written by Thomas Drucker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers insights into the development of mathematical logic over the last century. Arising from a special session of the history of logic at an American Mathematical Society meeting, the chapters explore technical innovations, the philosophical consequences of work during the period, and the historical and social context in which the logicians worked. The discussions herein will appeal to mathematical logicians and historians of mathematics, as well as philosophers and historians of science.