Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy

Introduction to MathematicalPhilosophybyBertrand RussellOriginally published byGeorge Allen & Unwin, Ltd., London. May .Online Corrected Edition version . (February , ),based on the second edition (second printing) of April , incorporating additional corrections,marked in green.[Russell s blurb from the original dustcover:]This book is intended for those who have no previ-ous acquaintance with the topics of which it treats,and no more knowledge of mathematics than canbe acquired at a primary school or even at Eton. Itsets forth in elementary form the logical definitionof number, the analysis of the notion of order, themodern doctrine of the infinite, and the theory ofdescriptions and classes as symbolic fictions. Themore controversial and uncertain aspects of the sub-ject are subordinated to those which can by now beregarded as acquired scientific knowledge. Theseare explained without the use of symbols, but insuch a way as to give readers a general understand-ing of the methods and purposes of mathematicallogic, which, it is hoped, will be of interest not onlyto those who wish to proceed to a more serious studyof the subject, but also to that wider circle who feel adesire to know the bearings of this important mod-ern.

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