Hilary Putnam on logic and mathematics

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Springer, Dordrecht

2018

274 Pages

ISBN 978-3-319-96273-3

Outstanding Contributions to Logic
vol. 9

Hilary Putnam on logic and mathematics

Edited by

Geoffrey Hellman, Roy T. Cook

This book explores the research of Professor Hilary Putnam, a Harvard professor as well as a leading philosopher, mathematician and computer scientist. It features the work of distinguished scholars in the field as well as a selection of young academics who have studied topics closely connected to Putnam's work.

It includes 12 papers that analyze, develop, and constructively criticize this notable professor's research in mathematical logic, the philosophy of logic and the philosophy of mathematics. In addition, it features a shortessay presenting reminiscences and anecdotes about Putnam from his friends and colleagues, and also includes an extensive bibliography of his work in mathematics and logic.

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Full citation:

Hellman, G. , Cook, R. T. (eds) (2018). Hilary Putnam on logic and mathematics, Springer, Dordrecht.

Table of Contents

Memories of Hilary Putnam

Cook Roy T.; Hellman Geoffrey

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