The Principia Mathematica (by Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell)

The Principia Mathematica, by Whitehead and Russell, is a foundational work aiming to establish a rigorous logical basis for all of mathematics. They sought to show that mathematical truths can be derived from a set of clearly defined logical principles using formal symbols and rules. By doing so, they aimed to reduce mathematics to pure logic, ensuring consistency and eliminating ambiguities. It’s a monumental attempt to ground mathematics in fundamental logical concepts, contributing significantly to the philosophy of logic and mathematics.