Plato's problem : an introduction to mathematical Platonism
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Plato's problem : an introduction to mathematical Platonism
Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
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Problema di Platone
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Originally published: Carocci Editore, 2010
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-295) and index
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Description
What is mathematics about? And how can we have access to the reality it is supposed to describe? The book tells the story of this problem, first raised by Plato, through the views of Aristotle, Proclus, Kant, Frege, Goedel, Benacerraf, up to the most recent debate on mathematical platonism.
Table of Contents
Preface Terminological Conventions Introduction The Origins From Frege to Goedel (through Hilbert) Benacerraf's Arguments Non-conservative Responses to Benacerraf's Dilemma Conservative Responses to Benacerraf's Dilemma The Indispensability Argument: Structure and Basic Notions The Indispensability Argument: The Debate Conclusion Notes References Index
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