"Students of the history of mathematics and philosophers of mathematics will find this a valuable addition to the literature."--Choice"Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence--and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities. For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading."--Isis"Mancosu tells the story well and is good at bringing out significant points"--International Philosophical Quarterly"Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence--and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities. For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading."--Isis"This is a very carefully researched and documented analysis of the rich relationship between philosophy of mathematics and mathematical practice during the 17th century."--Mathematical Reviews"Students of the history of mathematics and philosophers of mathematics will find this a valuable addition to the literature."--Choice"Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence--and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities.

For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading."--Isis"Mancosu tells the story well and is good at bringing out significant points"--International Philosophical Quarterly"Mancosu's book shows philosophical acumen as well as high technical competence--and it makes good reading even as it explores abstruse notions or involved technicalities. For historians of early modern mathematics, it is essential reading."--Isis"This is a very carefully researched and documented analysis of the rich relationship between philosophy of mathematics and mathematical practice during the 17th century."--Mathematical Reviews"Mancosu's scholarly book is very carefully researched, but it is also clearly written and fascinating to read. It is not to be missed by anyone with a serious interest in philosophy of mathematics."--Philosophia Mathematica.