{"product_id":"georg-cantor-his-mathematics-and-philosophy-of-the-infinite-paperback","title":"Georg Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Warren Dauben\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor (1845-1918) promulgated his theory of transfinite sets. This revolution is the subject of Joseph Dauben's important studythe most thorough yet writtenof the philosopher and mathematician who was once called a \"corrupter of youth\" for an innovation that is now a vital component of elementary school curricula. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set theory has been widely adopted in mathematics and philosophy, but the controversy surrounding it at the turn of the century remains of great interest. Cantor's own faith in his theory was partly theological. His religious beliefs led him to expect paradoxes in any concept of the infinite, and he always retained his belief in the utter veracity of transfinite set theory. Later in his life, he was troubled by recurring attacks of severe depression. Dauben shows that these played an integral part in his understanding and defense of set theory.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor promulgated his theory of tranfinite sets. This revolution is the subject of Joseph Dauben's important study--the most thorough yet written--of the philosopher and mathematician who was once called a 'corrupter of youth' for an innovation that is now a vital component of elementary school curricula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 424\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 9.24 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 1990\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572984430813,"sku":"9780691024479","price":160.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Zstxao2kUb9780691024479.webp?v=1773399806","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/georg-cantor-his-mathematics-and-philosophy-of-the-infinite-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}