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Naturalism in Mathematics

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Naturalism in Mathematics investigates how the most fundamental assumptions of mathematics can be justified. One prevalent philosophical approach to the problem-realism-is examined and rejected in favour of another approach-naturalism. Penelope Maddy defines naturalism, explains the motivation for it, and shows how it can be successfully applied in set theory.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780198235736
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • November 13, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 144x224x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 473 g.
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Expected delivery: October 13, 2024

Description of Naturalism in Mathematics

Naturalism in Mathematics investigates how the most fundamental assumptions of mathematics can be justified. One prevalent philosophical approach to the problem-realism-is examined and rejected in favour of another approach-naturalism. Penelope Maddy defines naturalism, explains the motivation for it, and shows how it can be successfully applied in set theory.

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