Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge

Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge

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Brown James Robert
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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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.

EAN 9781138809772
ISBN 1138809772
Binding Paperback / softback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication date July 3, 2014
Pages 194
Language English
Dimensions 229 x 152
Country United Kingdom
Authors Brown James Robert
Illustrations 5 Halftones, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white
Series Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science
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