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Amsterdam: Mathematisch Centrum, 1981 8vo (24 cm), [6], 267 pp. Laminated wrappers (wrappers slightly rubbed at extremities, paper somewhat toned). In Dutch. L. E. J. Brouwer On the foundations of mathematics. The foundation for intuitionism in mathematics was established in Brouwer's distinctive and still highly accessible dissertation. This edition encompasses the original text, Brouwer's revisions, as well as annotations and comments from contemporaries. Together, these texts offer a vivid portrayal of Brouwer's mathematical insights and his characteristic, unwavering style, which he maintained from his initial publication "Leven, Kunst en Mystiek" (1905) to his final philosophical article "Consciousness, Philosophy and Mathematics" (1948).

Utrecht: Epsilon Uitgaven, 2001 8vo (24 cm), [6], IV, 209 pp. Laminated wrappers. In Dutch. L. E. J. Brouwer and the foundations of mathematics. The basis for intuitionism in mathematics was laid in Brouwer's idiosyncratic and still very readable dissertation. This edition contains the original text, Brouwer's changes, annotations and comments from contemporaries. The texts provide a clear picture of Brouwer's mathematics and of his characteristic and uncompromising style, to which he remained faithful from his publication "Leven, Kunst en Mystiek" (1905) to his last philosophical article "Consciousness, Philosophy and Mathematics" (1948).