The Foundations of Mathematics 2nd Edition

Ian Stewart’s a boss. David Tall as well. This book really helped me learn the deep ideas behind the math I learned in school. Excellent.

Every budding mathematician should have this book on her/his shelf.

Stewart and Tall have written some excellent mathematical texts, and this book is one of them. It deals with the basics of mathematics and treats them in a clear but thorough way. Although it is probably not essential, it is a good accompaniment to anybody starting a mathematics degree.They take the approach that one should already be familiar with an idea (via examples) before seeing its definition. This works well, although sometimes the effect is that the pace is slow and the exposition is drawn out.

This book is a perfect introduction to the subject; the language is clear, direct and the content is self-explanatory. A great suport for beginners.

Good reference as well as interesting read.

Wonderful book

Great book. Concise and accessible.

Lost me on the exercises.