Hersh, Reuben,  1927-2020. <br/><br/>
What is mathematics, really? / 
Reuben Hersh. 
 - New York :  Oxford University Press,  1952. 
 - xxiv, 343 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Originally published: 1997. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-334) and index. 
<br/><br/>Preface: Aims and goals -- Acknowledgments -- Dialogue with Laura -- Survey and proposals -- Criteria for a philosophy of mathematics -- Myths/mistakes/misunderstandings  -- Intuition/proof/certainty -- Five classical puzzles -- Mainstream before the crisis -- Mainstream philosophy at its peak -- Mainstream since the crisis -- Foundationism dies/mainstream lives -- Humanists and mavericks of old -- Modern humanists and mavericks -- Contemporary humanists and mavericks -- Summary and recapitulation: Mathematics is a form of life -- Mathematical notes/comments -- Bibliography Index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0195130871 (pbk.) 9780195130874 (pbk.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mathematics--Philosophy.