A Mathematical Prelude to the Philosophy of Mathematics

“A Mathematical Prelude to the Philosophy of Mathematics is an easy-to-read book with a variety of helpful exercises covering a range of topics in the foundations of mathematics, with chapters focussing on set theory, arithmetic, and intuitionistic logic. … students interested in contemporary issues in the philosophy of mathematics would likely still find these useful, as many of the issues raised by these results remain live in the literature to this day.” (Audrey Yap, Philosophia Mathematica, Vol. 24 (2), June, 2016) 

“This book provides some mathematical background for undergraduate students of philosophy who want to study philosophy of mathematics. It provides mathematical training using a lot of elementary exercises.” (Reinhard Kahle, Mathematical Reviews, January, 2016)

“There have been many books on the philosophy of mathematics, but I do not think that many books aim to prepare students properly for the subject, which is what Pollard wants to do. … For readers like me, who know some basic number theory and analysis, as well as basic logic and computability theory, Pollard’s book will be a stimulating and novel experience.” (John Stillwell, Studia Logica, Vol. 104, 2016)