The nature of mathematical knowledge

This text develops and defends an empiricist approach to mathematical knowledge. After offering an account of a priori knowledge, it argues that none of the available accounts of a priori mathematical knowledge is viable

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kitcher, Philip
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 1984, 1984
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:This text develops and defends an empiricist approach to mathematical knowledge. After offering an account of a priori knowledge, it argues that none of the available accounts of a priori mathematical knowledge is viable
Physical Description:viii, 287 p. ill
ISBN:9780199833368