Mathematics or Theology? Hilbert, Gordan and the Beginning of the Formalism Cover Image

Matematyka czy teologia? Hilbert, Gordan i początki formalizmu
Mathematics or Theology? Hilbert, Gordan and the Beginning of the Formalism

Author(s): Adam Olszewski
Subject(s): Logic, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: philosophy of mathematics; theology; David Hilbert; Paul Gordan; formalism;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is two-fold: first, to analyse the impact Gordan’s problem had on Hilbert’s Programme and, secondly, to discuss, mainly from the theological standpoint, Gordan’s phrase: ”This is not Mathematics, this is Theology”.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 131-149
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish