The Principia Mathematica by Alfred North Whitehead, Bertrand Russell
Mathematical Logic
The Principia Mathematica is a three-volume work on the foundations of mathematics, written with the goal of deriving all mathematical truths from a well-defined set of axioms and inference rules in symbolic logic. The authors aim to show that mathematics is a development of logic and avoid any hidden assumptions. The work covers topics like class theory, relation theory, and quantity theory, and it is known for its rigorous and meticulous approach.
The 1227th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1910
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 2000-2500
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 5th on The Modern Philosophical Classics (The Philosophical Forum)
- 23rd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- Books that Shaped the Century (LOGOS 20th Century Books Project)