Naturalism in Mathematics (Paperback)
Distinguished Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science Penelope Maddy
Oxford University Press (UK)
9780198250753
0-19-825075-4
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.
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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.
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