Philosophical perspectives on infinity
by Graham Robert Oppy
- 2 Want to read
"This book is an exploration of philosophical questions about infinity. Graham Oppy examines how the infinite lurks everywhere, both in science and in our ordinary thoughts about the world. He also analyzes the many puzzles and paradoxes that follow in the train of the infinite. Even simple notions, such as counting, adding, and maximizing, present serious difficulties. Other topics examined include the nature of space and time, infinities in physical science, infinities in theories of probability and decision, the nature of part/whole relations, mathematical theories of the infinite, and infinite regression and principles of sufficient reason."--BOOK JACKET.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Infinite, Unendlichkeit, Philosophie| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity
2006, Cambridge University Press
in English
0511191960 9780511191961
|
zzzz
|
2
Philosophical perspectives on infinity
2006, Cambridge University Press
in English
0521860679 9780521860673
|
aaaa
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
Classifications
External Links
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Community Reviews (0)
Lists
History
- Created April 1, 2008
- 15 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
| July 10, 2025 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| February 17, 2025 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| June 18, 2023 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| May 4, 2023 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| April 1, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | Imported from Scriblio MARC record |