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9780195166613

Indispensability of Mathematics

Indispensability of Mathematics
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  • ISBN-13: 9780195166613
  • ISBN: 0195166612
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

AUTHOR

Colyvan, Mark

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 essential to our best scientific theories. Recently, the argument has come under serious scrutiny, with manyinfluential philosophers unconvinced of its cogency. This book not only outlines the indispensability argument in considerable detail but also defends it against various challenges.Colyvan, Mark is the author of 'Indispensability of Mathematics' with ISBN 9780195166613 and ISBN 0195166612.

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