History and Philosophy of Mathematics

Catalog description

A historical survey of principal issues and controversies on the nature of mathematics. Emphasis varies from year to year. Student who does not have prerequisite may seek permission of instructor. This is a double-starred (**) level course and may be taken for graduate credit by students enrolled in a graduate program outside of the department. A graduate student enrolled in a double-starred course numbered below 500 may be required to complete extra work.