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Choice Sequences and the Continuum.

Authors :
Hansen, Casper Storm
Source :
Erkenntnis; Apr2022, Vol. 87 Issue 2, p517-534, 18p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

According to L.E.J. Brouwer, there is room for non-definable real numbers within the intuitionistic ontology of mental constructions. That room is allegedly provided by freely proceeding choice sequences, i.e., sequences created by repeated free choices of elements by a creating subject in a potentially infinite process. Through an analysis of the constitution of choice sequences, this paper argues against Brouwer's claim. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01650106
Volume :
87
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Erkenntnis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155887840
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10670-019-00205-3