Davis, Philip J., 1923-2018.

Descartes' dream : the world according to mathematics / Philip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1987, c1986. - xvii, 321 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Reprint. Originally published: San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1986. Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 307-315.

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Mathematics--Philosophy.
Mathematics--Social aspects.
Computers and civilization.

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