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The Philosophy of Mathematics Today gives a panorama of the best current work in this lively field, through twenty essays specially written for this collection by leading figures. The topics include indeterminacy, logical consequence, mathematical methodology, abstraction, and both Hilbert's and Frege's foundational programmes. The collection will be an important source for research in the philosophy of mathematics for years to come. Contributors Paul Benacerraf, George Boolos, John P. Burgess, Charles S. Chihara, Michael Detlefsen, Michael Dummett, Hartry Field, Kit Fine, Bob Hale, Richard G. Heck, Jnr., Geoffrey Hellman, Penelope Maddy, Karl-Georg Niebergall, Charles D. Parsons, Michael D. Resnik, Matthias Schirn, Stewart Shapiro, Peter Simons, W.W. Tait, Crispin Wright.

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`The volume is a collection of papers by many of the most important people working in the contemporary philosophy of mathematics. It think it to be essential reading for all those interested in the area.' Graham Priest, Studia Logica

The volume is a collection of papers by many of the most important people working in the contemporary philosophy of mathematics. It think it to be essential reading for all those interested in the area. Graham Priest, Studia Logica

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