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Deflating Existential Commitment

- A Case for Nominalism

About Deflating Existential Commitment

If we take mathematical statements to be true, then must we also believe in the existence of invisible mathematical objects, accessible only by the power of thought? Jody Azzouni says we do not have to, and claims that the way to escape such a commitment is to accept - as an essential part of scientific doctrine - true statements which are 'about' objects which don't exist in any real sense.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195159882
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • February 11, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 231x163x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 542 g.
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Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Deflating Existential Commitment

If we take mathematical statements to be true, then must we also believe in the existence of invisible mathematical objects, accessible only by the power of thought? Jody Azzouni says we do not have to, and claims that the way to escape such a commitment is to accept - as an essential part of scientific doctrine - true statements which are 'about' objects which don't exist in any real sense.

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