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Categories for the Working Philosopher
Categories for the Working Philosopher
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This book aims to bring the concepts of category theory to philosophers working in areas ranging from mathematics to proof theory to computer science to ontology, from physics to biology to cognition, from mathematical modeling to the structure of scientific theories to the structure of the world. It is written by category-theorists and philosophers working in these areas, and is accessible to non-specialists.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Why is there no introductory text on category theory aimed at philosophers working in related areas? The answer is straightforward: what makes categories interesting and significant is their specific use for specific purposes. These uses and purposes, however, vary widely across different areas, both pure and applied. Pure areas, such as mathematical, foundational, and logical, and applied areas, such as applied to physics, biology, and the nature and structure of mathematical models, are just a few examples.
Borrowing from the title of Saunders Mac Lane's seminal work Categories for the Working Mathematician, this book aims to bring the concepts of category theory to philosophers working in a wide range of areas, including mathematics, proof theory, computer science, ontology, physics, biology, cognition, mathematical modeling, the structure of scientific theories, and the structure of the world. Moreover, it aims to do this in a way that is accessible to non-specialists. Each chapter is written by either a category theorist or a philosopher working in one of the represented areas, and in a way that builds on the concepts that are already familiar to philosophers working in these areas.
The book begins by introducing the basic concepts of category theory and their relevance to philosophy. It then explores the various applications of category theory in different areas, including mathematics, proof theory, computer science, ontology, physics, biology, cognition, mathematical modeling, the structure of scientific theories, and the structure of the world. Each chapter is written by either a category theorist or a philosopher working in one of the represented areas, and in a way that builds on the concepts that are already familiar to philosophers working in these areas.
In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for philosophers working in related areas who are interested in learning more about category theory. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of category theory and their applications, and is written in a way that is accessible to non-specialists. I hope you will enjoy reading it!
Weight: 740g
Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198878049
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