What is mathematics, really? - Hersh, Reuben, 1927-2020. (New York : Oxford University Press, 1952)
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.
Originally published: 1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-334) and index.
Keywords: Mathematics -- Philosophy