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Putnam, Gödel, and Mathematical Realism Revisited.
- Source :
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International Journal of Philosophical Studies . Feb2024, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p146-168. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- I revisit my 1993 paper on Putnam and mathematical realism focusing on the indispensability argument and how it has fared over the years. This argument starts from the claim that mathematics is an indispensable part of science and draws the conclusion, from holistic considerations about confirmation, that the ontology of science includes abstract objects as well as the physical entities science deals with. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *REALISM
*MATHEMATICS
*ONTOLOGY
*SCIENCE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09672559
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Philosophical Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177764531
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09672559.2023.2282766