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Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge

by Canada) James Robert Brown (university Of Toronto

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.1 cm

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This study addresses a central theme in current philosophy: Platonism vs Naturalism and provides accounts of both approaches to mathematics, crucially discussing Quine, Maddy, Kitcher, Lakoff, Colyvan, and many others. Beginning with accounts of both approaches, Brown defends Platonism by arguing that only a Platonistic approach can account for concept acquisition in a number of special cases in the sciences. He also argues for a particular view of applied mathematics, a view that supports Platonism against Naturalist alternatives. Not only does this engaging book present the Platonist-Naturalist debate over mathematics in a comprehensive fashion, but it also sheds considerable light on non-mathematical aspects of a dispute that is central to contemporary philosophy.
Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge and Thought Experiments in Science, Philosophy, and the Arts
Thought Experiments in Science, Philosophy, and the ArtsPlatonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge

  • Title

    Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Routledge

  • Published

    July 2014

  • Weight

    273g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781138809772

  • ISBN-10

    1138809772

  • Eden Code

    5146726

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