Naturalism in Mathematics
Book Details
Author(s)Penelope Maddy
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN / ASIN0198235739
ISBN-139780198235736
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Sales Rank2,862,302
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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 favor of another approach--naturalism. Penelope Maddy defines this naturalism, explains the motivation for it, and shows how it can be successfully applied in set theory. Her clear, original treatment of this fundamental issue is informed by current work in both philosophy and mathematics, and will be accessible and enlightening to readers from both disciplines.







