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Confirmation Theory and Indispensability.
- Source :
- Philosophical Studies; Oct1999, Vol. 96 Issue 1, p1-19, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- In this paper I examine Quine‘s indispensability argument, with particular emphasis on what is meant by ’indispensable‘. I show that confirmation theory plays a crucial role in answering this question and that once indispensability is understood in this light, Quine‘s argument is seen to be a serious stumbling block for any scientific realist wishing to maintain an anti-realist position with regard to mathematical entities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MATHEMATICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00318116
- Volume :
- 96
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Philosophical Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16630457
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004248218844