Reasoning with the Infinite: From the Closed World to the Mathematical Universe (Religion and Postmodernism)

Book Details

• Author: Michel Blay

• Brand: University of Chicago Press

• Edition: New

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 226

• Release Date: 10-11-1999

• EAN: 9780226058351

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
In The Mathematization of the World, Michel Blay explores the origins of the mathematical approach to understanding the world, from Galileo's pioneering work to the profound developments brought by Newton and Laplace. The book delves into the historical and philosophical transformations that occurred as humanity began to subject the infinite to rational analysis, paving the way for modern science and mathematics.

Blay examines how the mathematicization of nature reshaped our understanding of space, time, and the laws of nature, while also reflecting on the philosophical implications of these changes. The book provides a deep dive into how these foundational figures in science not only revolutionized our comprehension of the world but also how their work continues to influence both philosophy and science today.

With 26 line drawings that illustrate key concepts, The Mathematization of the World is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the philosophical foundations of mathematics and science, offering a compelling account of the transition from classical to modern thought.

Salient Features:

• Traces the historical evolution of mathematical thought from Galileo to Newton and Laplace

• Explores the philosophical consequences of applying mathematical reasoning to the infinite

• Includes 26 line drawings to illustrate key concepts

• Provides insightful commentary on the role of mathematics in shaping modern science and philosophy