Bøker av John (Mathematics Department Stillwell

This book unifies ideas from set theory and mathematical logic and traces their effects on mainstream mathematical topics of today, such as number theory and combinatorics. Ideas are shown to evolve from natural mathematical questions about the nature of infinity and the nature of proof, set against a background of broader questions and developm

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the role of infinity in mathematics, from ancient to modern times. Suitable for general audience, this book explains the critical philosophical issues connected to the concept of infinity and their relevance for the foundations of mathematics.