Mathematical method and proof

Synthese

Volumn 153, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 105-159

  Avigad, Jeremy ^a  

^a CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33750723489     PISSN: 00397857     EISSN: 15730964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11229-005-4064-5     Document Type: Article

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