The indispensability 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 indispenable to certain scientific theories. This text examines the issues

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Colyvan, Mark
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2001, 2001
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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 indispenable to certain scientific theories. This text examines the issues
Physical Description:viii, 172 p. ill
ISBN:9780199833139