Logical Studies

About the Translation of Linnebo’s Book on Philosophy of Mathematics

Document Type : Translation & Critic

Author

Morteza Moniri

ِDepartment of Mathematics

https://doi.org/10.30465/lsj.2025.50064.1486
Abstract
The book Philosophy of Mathematics written by Linnebo is one of the recent and useful books in this field. This book is written for undergraduate and graduate students of philosophy and mathematics. One of the remarkable aspects of this book is the simultaneous attention to classical and new philosophical perspectives on mathematics. Unfortunately, the Persian translation of this book contains many mistakes and inadequacies that make it almost impossible to understand the subject through it. In this article, we will selectively review this translation to show only some of the mentioned shortcomings. It seems that the scientific and philosophical community should show more responsibility in criticizing the existing translations and providing the basis for better translations. In addition to reviewing the translation, we will also have a look at some of the contents of the book. The address of the original book and its translation is as follows:
Linnebo, Øystein (1399). Philosophy of Mathematics, translated by Mohammad Hossein Vaghar, Etelaat Publications.
Linnebo, Øystein (2017). Philosophy of Mathematics (Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy), Princeton University Press.

Keywords

Philosophy of mathematics
Translation
Critique
Linnebo
Linbo, Uistan (2020), Philosophy of Mathematics, translated by Mohammad Hossein Vaghar, Ettela'at Publications.
Linnebo, ystein (2017). Philosophy of Mathematics (Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy), Princeton University Press.
Linbo, Uistan (2020), Philosophy of Mathematics, translated by Mohammad Hossein Vaghar, Ettela'at Publications.
Linnebo, ystein (2017). Philosophy of Mathematics (Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy), Princeton University Press.
Linbo, Uistan (2020), Philosophy of Mathematics, translated by Mohammad Hossein Vaghar, Ettela'at Publications.
Linnebo, ystein (2017). Philosophy of Mathematics (Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy), Princeton University Press.
 
Logical Studies
Volume 16, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
September 2025
Pages 233-244

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