The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy: Volume 18, Special Issue: Gian-Carlo Rota and The End of Objectivity, 2019

This issue of Gian-Carlo Rota's work focuses on the end of objectivity and explores various themes related to it.
The Gian-Carlo Rota Special Issue, Volume XVIII, explores the end of objectivity and its related themes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 686 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Volume XVIII. Special Issue: Gian-Carlo Rota and The End of Objectivity

In this special issue of the journal, we explore the fascinating life and work of Gian-Carlo Rota, a renowned Italian mathematician and philosopher. Gian-Carlo Rota was born in Rome in 1911 and spent his early years in Italy before moving to the United States in 1933 to pursue his studies at Harvard University.

Rota's contributions to mathematics were groundbreaking, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century. He made significant contributions to several areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics.

However, Rota's work was not limited to mathematics. He was also a philosopher who deeply explored the nature of knowledge, truth, and reality. He believed that mathematics was not just a tool for solving problems but also a way of understanding the fundamental structure of the world.

In this special issue, we feature articles by leading scholars in the field of mathematics and philosophy, who offer insights into Rota's life and work. We also include interviews with Rota himself, conducted in the late 1980s, which provide a rare glimpse into his thoughts and ideas.

One of the key themes of Rota's work was his belief in the end of objectivity. He argued that the pursuit of knowledge is inherently subjective and that our understanding of the world is shaped by our own experiences and perspectives.

This idea was controversial at the time, and many philosophers and mathematicians were skeptical of Rota's claims. However, over time, his ideas have gained widespread acceptance and have had a significant impact on the field of philosophy.

In conclusion, this special issue of the journal is a tribute to the life and work of Gian-Carlo Rota, a brilliant mathematician and philosopher who made groundbreaking contributions to both fields. We hope that this issue will inspire further research and discussion on the nature of knowledge, truth, and reality and that it will serve as a lasting legacy to Rota's remarkable intellect.

In this special issue of the journal, we explore the fascinating life and work of Gian-Carlo Rota, a renowned Italian mathematician and philosopher. Gian-Carlo Rota was born in Rome in 1911 and spent his early years in Italy before moving to the United States in 1933 to pursue his studies at Harvard University.

Rota's contributions to mathematics were groundbreaking, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century. He made significant contributions to several areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics.

However, Rota's work was not limited to mathematics. He was also a philosopher who deeply explored the nature of knowledge, truth, and reality. He believed that mathematics was not just a tool for solving problems but also a way of understanding the fundamental structure of the world.

In this special issue, we feature articles by leading scholars in the field of mathematics and philosophy, who offer insights into Rota's life and work. We also include interviews with Rota himself, conducted in the late 1980s, which provide a rare glimpse into his thoughts and ideas.

One of the key themes of Rota's work was his belief in the end of objectivity. He argued that the pursuit of knowledge is inherently subjective and that our understanding of the world is shaped by our own experiences and perspectives.

This idea was controversial at the time, and many philosophers and mathematicians were skeptical of Rota's claims. However, over time, his ideas have gained widespread acceptance and have had a significant impact on the field of philosophy.

In conclusion, this special issue of the journal is a tribute to the life and work of Gian-Carlo Rota, a brilliant mathematician and philosopher who made groundbreaking contributions to both fields. We hope that this issue will inspire further research and discussion on the nature of knowledge, truth, and reality and that it will serve as a lasting legacy to Rota's remarkable intellect.

Weight: 1442g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367653415