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`In terms of topic this is a big book, presenting a complete philosophy of mathematics, surveying the recent work in the field, and dealing with myriad problems while attempting to sketch solutions to each of them ... he has presented an admirably clear discussion of the main issues and arguments that define the philosophy of mathematics. His excellent exposition of the issues and his exploration of new solutions constitute an important advance in the discussion.' David J. Stump, History and Philosophy of Logic `This is a fine book on the central philosophical questions about mathematics, unsurpassed among the recent crop of impressive books on the subject that I have read ... there is a wealth of novel arguments and considerations, which illuminate the field and advance the subject, irrespective of the ultimate standing of the overall thesis ... what Resnik gives us is a forceful case for mathematical realism within an uncompromising Quinean framework ... There are unconveyed depths to this book, and anyone concerned with central questions of epistemology and metaphysics can profit from it; for philsophers of mathematics it is essential reading.' M Giaquinto, Mind, Vol 108, 432, October 1999 `In terms of topic this is a big book, presenting a complete philosophy of mathematics, surveying the recent work in the field, and dealing with myriad problems while attempting to sketch solutions to each of them ... he has presented an admirably clear discussion of the main issues and arguments that define the philosophy of mathematics. His excellent exposition of the issues and his exploration of new solutions constitute an important advance in the discussion.' David J. Stump, History and Philosophy of Logic `In this interesting an important book, Michael Resnik brings together various ideas on the philosophy of mathematics that he has been developing over the last three decades. I highly recommend the work to everyone ... Resnik's book is an extremely rich and interesting one. Moreover, the book is loaded with very bold claims, backed up by interesting arguments and explanations.' Mark Balaguer, Philosophia Mathematica `It is no criticism to say that a philosophical book leaves questions unanswered -- they all do. What matters is that an author should answer the questions he set out to address, and raise new ones of sufficient interest to sustain further debate. In this, Resnik has succeeded admirably.' International Studies in the Philosophy of Science `With great clarity and thoroughness, Michael D. Resnik, in Mathematics as a Science of Patterns, and Stewart Shapiro, in Philosophy of Mathematics, both articulate versions of an attractive programme for those who take ontology as primary.' Philip Kitcher, Times Literary Supplement `perfect for classroom use: it is extremely clear, and Resnik ensures that even the novice is with him at every stage ... It articulates an ambitious and forceful position, only parts of which most of us have seen before. I recommend it without reservation to everyone interested in these topics.' Jody Azzouni, Jrnl of Symbolic Logic, June 99

this is a big book, presenting a complete philosophy of mathematics, surveying the recent work in the field, and dealing with myriad problems while attempting to sketch solutions to each of them ... this work presents a defence of empiricism and a reduced and subtle kind of realism in mathematics ... Resnik has presented an admirably clear discussion of the main issues and arguments that define the philosophy of mathematics. His excellent exposition of the issues and his exploration of new solutions constitute and important advance in the discussion. David J. Stump, History and Philosophy of Logic For over twenty years, Michael D. Resnik has been crafting a philosophical view of mathematics: one remarkably sensitive to the opposing tensions that make philosophizing in this domain so difficult ... the resulting book is perfect for classroom use: it's extremely clear, and Resnik ensures that even the novice is with him at every stage ... It articulates an ambitious and forceful position, only parts of which most of us have seen before. I recommend it without reservation to everyone interested in these topics. Jody Azzouni, Journal of Symbolic Logic

this is a big book, presenting a complete philosophy of mathematics, surveying the recent work in the field, and dealing with myriad problems while attempting to sketch solutions to each of them ... this work presents a defence of empiricism and a reduced and subtle kind of realism in mathematics ... Resnik has presented an admirably clear discussion of the main issues and arguments that define the philosophy of mathematics. His excellent exposition of the issues and his exploration of new solutions constitute and important advance in the discussion. David J. Stump, History and Philosophy of Logic For over twenty years, Michael D. Resnik has been crafting a philosophical view of mathematics: one remarkably sensitive to the opposing tensions that make philosophizing in this domain so difficult ... the resulting book is perfect for classroom use: it's extremely clear, and Resnik ensures that even the novice is with him at every stage ... It articulates an ambitious and forceful position, only parts of which most of us have seen before. I recommend it without reservation to everyone interested in these topics. Jody Azzouni, Journal of Symbolic Logic

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