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The Indispensability of Mathematics
The Indispensability of Mathematics
Mark Colyvan
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The Quine-Putnam indispensability argument in the philosophy of mathematics urges us to place mathematical entities on the same ontological footing as other theoretical entities essential to our best scientific theories. Recently, the argument has come under serious scrutiny, with many influential philosophers unconvinced of its cogency. This book not only outlines the indispensability argument in considerable detail but also defends it against various challenges.
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Year:
2001
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Language:
English
Pages:
183
ISBN 10:
019513754X
ISBN 13:
9780195137545
ISBN:
9780195137545,019513754X
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