Kant's Philosophy of Mathematics: Volume 1, The Critical Philosophy and its Roots

Carl Posy and Ofra Rechter's book explores Kant's philosophy of mathematics, engaging with topics such as geometry, arithmetic, logic, and metaphysics. It provides a comprehensive picture of the current scholarship and its historical background, making it an essential resource for readers interested in this field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 331 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In the late 1960s, a renewed philosophical fascination with Kant's philosophy of mathematics emerged, and since then, this field has experienced remarkable growth and development. This comprehensive survey of contemporary scholarship on Kant's mathematical thinking, authored by Carl Posy and Ofra Rechter, brings together esteemed scholars from diverse perspectives, engaging with a range of topics such as geometry, arithmetic, logic, and metaphysics. Through their insightful essays, these authors provide a detailed analysis of Kant's philosophy of mathematics within the framework of his Critical philosophy, while also demonstrating a keen awareness of its historical context. This volume will be of immense value to readers who are eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current scholarship on the development of Kant's philosophy of mathematics, its position within his broader philosophical framework, and the Kantian themes that have influenced both mathematics and its philosophical discourse since Kant's time.

The late 1960s witnessed a resurgence of philosophical interest in Kant's philosophy of mathematics, which has since evolved into a vibrant and dynamic field of study. In this state-of-the-art survey, Carl Posy and Ofra Rechter have assembled a distinguished group of scholars who approach Kant's mathematical thinking from various perspectives, delving into topics including geometry, arithmetic, logic, and metaphysics. Their essays offer a meticulous examination of Kant's philosophy of mathematics within the context of his Critical philosophy, while also demonstrating a sensitivity to its historical backdrop. This volume serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the current scholarship on the development of Kant's philosophy of mathematics, its place within his overall philosophy, and the Kantian themes that have influenced mathematics and its philosophical discourse since Kant's time.

The late 1960s marked a significant turning point in the study of Kant's philosophy of mathematics, as a renewed interest in his ideas emerged. Since then, this field has experienced remarkable growth and development, becoming a major and dynamic area of research. In this comprehensive survey of contemporary scholarship on Kant's mathematical thinking, Carl Posy and Ofra Rechter have assembled a distinguished group of scholars from diverse perspectives, engaging with a range of topics such as geometry, arithmetic, logic, and metaphysics. Through their insightful essays, these authors provide a detailed analysis of Kant's philosophy of mathematics within the framework of his Critical philosophy, while also demonstrating a keen awareness of its historical context. This volume serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the current scholarship on the development of Kant's philosophy of mathematics, its place within his overall philosophy, and the Kantian themes that have influenced both mathematics and its philosophical discourse since Kant's time.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108717083