Mathematical Pluralism

This Element provides an introduction to the position of mathematical pluralism that it is the view that there is an irreducible plurality of pure mathematical structures, each with their own internal logics; and that qua pure mathematical structures they are all equally legitimate.

Table des matières

1. From the foundations of Mathematics to Mathematical pluralism; 2. An examination of Mathematical pluralism; 3. Applied Mathematics; 4. Matters of logic.

Résumé

This Element provides an introduction to the position of mathematical pluralism that it is the view that there is an irreducible plurality of pure mathematical structures, each with their own internal logics; and that qua pure mathematical structures they are all equally legitimate.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Graham Priest, Graham (City University of New York) Priest
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.04.2024
• EAN: 9781009500968
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950096-8
• Pages: 75
• Thème: Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Philosophie: général, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Philosophie > Général, dictionnaires; PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology, PHILOSOPHY / Logic, MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Philosophy: logic, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge