The Foundations Of Arithmetic by Gottlob Frege
A Logico-Mathematical Enquiry into the Concept of Number
"The Foundations of Arithmetic" is a philosophical treatise that explores the concept of number and the philosophical foundations of mathematics. The work critically examines previous theories of number and develops a new approach, arguing that arithmetic is a branch of logic rather than being empirical or purely mathematical. The author introduces a rigorous system to define numbers and arithmetic operations through logical propositions, aiming to demonstrate that arithmetic truths can be derived from logical axioms and definitions. This groundbreaking perspective laid the groundwork for modern mathematical logic and had profound implications for the philosophy of mathematics and logic.
The 3409th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1884
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 88-100
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
- Alternate Titles
- None
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