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Indispensability of Mathematics by Mark Colyvan (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195166612

ISBN-139780195166613

eBay Product ID (ePID)2383653

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIndispensability of Mathematics

SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Logic

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

AuthorMark Colyvan

Subject AreaMathematics, Philosophy

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight9.9 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"Overall, the book presents a clear picture of the Quinean world view."--Mathematical Review"Overall, the book presents a clear picture of the Quinean world view."--Mathematical Review

Dewey Decimal510.1

SynopsisThis book devotes significant attention to the doctrine of naturalism and its relevance to disputes within the philosophy of mathematics., 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.

LC Classification NumberQA8