Published June 25, 2001
by Oxford University Press, USA .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 240 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7389612M |
| ISBN 10 | 0195143981 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780195143980 |
In Part II, Balaguer defends anti-platonism (in particular, mathematical fictionalism) against various attacks, chief among them the Quine-Putnam indispensability argument. Balaguer's version of fictionalism bears similarities to Hartry Field's, but the arguments Balaguer uses to defend this view are very different. Parts I and II of this book › Books › Science & Math › Mathematics. In this deft and vigorous book, Mark Balaguer demonstrates that there are no good arguments for or against mathematical platonism (i.e., the view that abstract, or non-spatio-temporal, mathematical objects exist, and that mathematical theories are descriptions of such objects). Balaguer does this by establishing that both platonism and anti-platonism are defensible :// Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics MARK BALAGUER New York Oxford OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Contents i Introduction 3 1. The Project of This Book 3 2. Mathematical Platonism and Anti-Platonism 3. Synopsis of the Book 14 ONE Platonism 19 The Epistemological Argument Against Platonism 21 1. Introduction 21 2. Formulating the Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics Book Review. Maintained and operated by. Centre for Digital Philosophy Phiosophy€ Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics. - PhilPapers In Part II, Balaguer defends anti-platonism in particular, mathematical fictionalism against various attacks, chief among them the Quine-Putnam
Buy Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics New Ed by Balaguer, Mark (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible › Science, Nature & Math › Mathematics › Mathematical Foundations. "Platonism and anti-platonism in mathematics is an impressive work. Balaguer presents forceful arguments for the viability of both FBP and fictionalism, and against the feasibility of any substantially different Platonist or anti-Platonist position. an admirable achievement."- - Buy Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics book online at best prices in India on Read Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics book reviews & author details and more at Free delivery on qualified :// Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics (English Edition) eBook: Balaguer, Mark: : Tienda Kindle
Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics book. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. In this deft and vigorous book, Mark Bal Download Citation | PLATONISM AND ANTI-PLATONISM IN MATHEMATICS | In this deft and vigorous book, Mark Balaguer demonstrates that there are no good arguments for or against mathematical platonism Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics eBook: Mark Balaguer: : Kindle Store. Skip to main content. Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Orders Try Prime Cart. Kindle Store. Go Search Hello Select your address Hello, Sign in. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Try
