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About Edward Nelson
Edward Nelson was an American mathematician known for his work on mathematical physics and mathematical logic. In mathematical logic, he was noted especially for his internal set theory, and views on ultrafinitism and the consistency of arithmetic. In philosophy of mathematics he advocated the view of formalism rather than platonism or intuitionism. He also wrote on the relationship between religion and mathematics. He was professor in the Department of Mathematics at Princeton University.
Everything about Edward Nelson →- Occupation
- mathematician, philosopher, university teacher, physicist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 4, 1932
- Died
- September 10, 2014