ABSTRACT
Essays on Husserl’s Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics is destined to become an indispensable tool for future research on Husserl’s contribution to logic and his view of mathematics. The seventeen essays that comprise the book deal with different topics concerning Husserl’s thought by means of a systematic comparison between his views and those of other great philosophers and mathematicians. In fact, each essay considers the similarities and differences between Husserl’s thinking and that of another scholar. The book presents a vivid image of the network of intellectual relationships in which Husserl worked, and the reciprocal influences between him and others. In this way, the book manages to provide an intensive and substantive analysis of a range of specific topics. As a consequence of this structure, the book is most suited to those who already have some general knowledge of Husserl, and wish to develop a more sophisticated understanding of his thinking. Moreover, some basic knowledge of logic and the workings of axiomatic systems will help the reader to follow the more technical discussions that appear in some essays. My suggestion for the beginner is to postpone reading this book until after having acquired a good general knowledge of Husserl’s philosophy.
