The Indispensability of Mathematics

Erscheinungsjahr 2003
ISBN: 978-0-19-516661-3
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 276 g

The Quine-Putnam indispensability argument in the philosophy of mathematics urges us to place mathematical entities on the same ontological footing as other theoretical entities indispensable to certain scientific theories. This text examines the issues.

The Quine-Putnam indispensability argument in the philosophy of mathematics urges us to place mathematical entities on the same ontological footing as other theoretical entities essential to our best scientific theories. Recently, the argument has come under serious scrutiny, with many influential philosophers unconvinced of its cogency. This book not only outlines the indispensability argument in considerable detail but also defends it against various challenges.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Colyvan, Mark

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Philosophie der Mathematik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie der Mathematik, Philosophie der Physik

Über Autor(innen)

(Lecturer, School of Philosophy, University of Tasmania, Australia)